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Joe Nicely
Joseph Burel Nicely (November 26, 1934 – September 24, 2010) was an American professional football offensive guard in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes. He also was a member of the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia University. Early lifeNicely attended Rupert High School.[1] To play football, he had to walk 6 to 8 miles home after each practice.[2] He accepted a football scholarship from West Virginia University, where he became a starter at offensive guard offense and a middle guard on defense.[2] As a senior, he missed three games with a broken bone in his hand. He participated in the Blue–Gray Football Classic, Senior Bowl and Chicago College All-Star Game.[3] Professional careerNicely was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the third round (35th overall) of the 1958 NFL draft.[4] He was waived before the start of the season on September 9.[5] On September 12, 1958, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.[6] He appeared in 5 games as a backup at offensive guard and offensive tackle. He was released on October 14.[7] On January 28, 1959, he signed with the Washington Redskins, where he was tried at center.[8] On September 15, he was placed on the team's reserve list with an injury and was later signed to the taxi squad.[9] In 1960, Nicely was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the expansion draft. He suffered from a blood infection that turned out to be Hepatitis C and did not make the team.[10] Personal lifeNicely had three fingers cut off from his right hand in an accident he had during his youth.[2] He died on September 24, 2008.[11] References
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