John Nisby
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| John Nisby | |
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| Date of birth: | September 9, 1936 |
| Place of birth: |  San Francisco, CA |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Guard |
| Jersey №: | 62 |
| College: | Pacific |
| NFL Draft: | 1957 / Round: 6 / Pick: 70 |
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| 1957-1961 1962-1964 |
Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
John Edward Nisby (born September 9, 1936 in San Francisco, California) is a former American football guard who played eight seasons in the National Football League. In 1962, he became the first black player to play for the Washington Redskins, the last team in the NFL to integrate.[citation needed] He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1957 NFL Draft. Nisby played college football at the University of the Pacific.
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