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Ernie Nevers (born June 11, 1903, Willow River, Minn., U.S.—died May 3, 1976, San Rafael, Calif.) was an American collegiate and professional football and baseball player, who was considered one of the greatest football players of all time. Nevers played at tackle for Superior (Wis.) High School, and as a fullback at Stanford University (Calif.) he was called by Pop Warner the greatest player he had ever coached. He was All-America (1925) and won 11...