About Joe Zeller
Lived 1908 – 1983 (aged 75). Joe Zeller was an American american football player.
Joseph Thomas Zeller (May 2, 1908 – September 23, 1983) was an American football player. He played professional in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers for one season and the Chicago Bears for six seasons.
College sport career Zeller was an outstanding athlete at Indiana University Bloomington, playing both football and basketball. He is the only person to have won the prestigious Balfour Award for the most valuable player in both sports in the same year, 1931–32, when he was also senior class president. Zeller finished his college career by playing every minute of his final five games.
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Who was Joe Zeller?
American football player (1908-1983)
When was Joe Zeller born?
Joe Zeller was born on 2 May 1908 in East Chicago.
When did Joe Zeller die?
Joe Zeller died on 23 September 1983 in Chicago.
What was Joe Zeller's occupation?
Joe Zeller was an american football player.
What nationality was Joe Zeller?
Joe Zeller was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Zeller. https://biography.guide/joe-zeller/
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