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Nevers, Ernie

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"Nevers, Ernie"

Prepare to be captivated by the story of Ernie Nevers, a true "iron man" of early American football whose athletic prowess and incredible endurance set him apart. This series will delve into the remarkable career of a player so versatile that he excelled on both offense and defense, forever etching his name in the annals of gridiron history.

NEVERS ERNIE: Ernie Nevers Outstanding Hall of Fame Running Back

From his legendary collegiate days at Stanford, where Pop Warner hailed him as the "football player without a fault," to his record-breaking NFL performances, Nevers was a force of nature. Discover the tales of his remarkable single-game scoring records, his tireless commitment as a player-coach, and how he embodied the rugged spirit of a bygone era. Join us in celebrating Ernie Nevers, a foundational figure in the sport.

Images are a montage of my own snap shots from the Pro FOotball Hall of Fame, Wikimedia Commons, and NFL Past Players.com.

Find more photos and a Big thanks to the image above courtesy of NFL Past Players - Ernoe Nevers

  • DOB: June 11
  • EVENTDAY: June 11
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: June History
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Ernie Nevers, Nevers Ernie
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Chicago Cardinals, Duluth Eskimos, Stanford Cardinal, Stanford Indians
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 01
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 04, Number 11
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Football
  • HASHTAGS: #June11 #JuneHistory #ErnieNevers #NeversErnie #ChicagoCardinals #DuluthEskimos #StanfordCardinal #StanfordIndians #Number01 #Number04 #Number11 #CollegeFootballHallofFame #CollegeFootball #Football
FOOTBALL NAME | Nevers Ernie

"Ernie Nevers Outstanding Hall of Fame Running Back"

Born June 11, 1902, in Willow River, Minnesota, was Ernie "Big Dog" Nevers the Stanford University fullback from 1923 to 1925. He was an All-American according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and excelled at basketball and baseball as well as football. Nevers gained national attention on New Year's Day 1925 at the Rose Bowl.
Ernie and his Cardinal teammates were matched against the powerful Notre Dame Fighting Irish squad that featured the 7 Mules, the Four Horsemen backfield and a legendary coach in Knute Rockne...