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Max Messner

Max Messner was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and New York Giants

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1938-10-13) October 13, 1938
Ashland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 1996(1996-03-13) (aged 57)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolAshland
CollegeCincinnati
NFL draft1960: 9th round, 99th overall pick
AFL draft1960
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions2
Fumble recoveries3
Sacks6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Max Messner was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and New York Giants1

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