Joe Geri (October 20, 1924 – April 20, 2002) was an

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who played four seasons for the

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and the

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from 1949 to 1952 in the

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. He was a two time

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er in 1950 and 1951. He is a member of the

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. Geri played

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in the

University of Georgia , mottoeng = "To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.""To serve" was later added to the motto without changing the seal; the Latin motto directly translates as "To teach and to inquire into the nature of things." , establ ...

and was drafted in the 4th round of the

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by the Steelers. Geri also played punter in his short professional career.

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1924 births 2002 deaths People from Chester County, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football quarterbacks American football running backs Georgia Bulldogs football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Chicago Cardinals players Eastern Conference Pro Bowl players {{UGeorgia-stub