Joe Geri

Joe Geri (October 20, 1924 – April 20, 2002) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and running back for four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League (NFL). He was a two-time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951. He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

Geri played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 1949 NFL draft. Geri also played punter in his short professional career.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1949 PIT 12 1 133 543 4.1 25 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1950 PIT 12 8 188 705 3.8 47 2 1 33 33.0 33 1 1951 PIT 12 12 90 252 2.8 17 3 3 59 19.7 49 1 1952 CRD 12 4 20 50 2.5 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 48 25 431 1,550 3.6 47 10 4 92 23.0 49 2