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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | February 8, 1939 Washington, D.C., U.S. | ||
| Died: | May 20, 2022 (aged 83) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Atlanta (GA) Northside | ||
| College: | Georgia Tech | ||
| NFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27 | ||
| AFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 15 / Pick: 114 | ||
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John Edward Nutting Jr. (February 8, 1939 – May 20, 2022) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
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Early years
Nutting attended Northside High School before moving on to Georgia Tech, where he was a two-way tackle. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity,[1] and also set an SEC shot put record in 1960.[2][3][4]
He left school before his college eligibility was over, in order to join the NFL.[5]
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Nutting was selected in the second round (27th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He was also drafted in the 15th round (114th overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans. On June 19, 1961, signed a professional contract with the Cleveland Browns.
As a rookie, he suffered a knee injury in the fourth game of the season against the Washington Redskins and was placed on the injured reserve list.[6] On July 22, 1962, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for fullback Merrill Douglas.[7]
Dallas Cowboys
On July 30, 1962, he suffered a serious right knee injury and was lost for the season after being placed on the injured reserve list.[8] The next year, he started the first seven games at right tackle, until losing his spot to Bob Fry, who was moved to the right side to allow Tony Liscio to start at left tackle. In 1964, he announced his retirement to devote more time to his advertising business.
Personal life
Nutting married Forrest Armstrong and had two children, a daughter Forrest and a son, Bradford, as well as grandchildren, Madeline, Conner, Darby, and Savannah. He was married to his wife for 51 years. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He attended the Woodrow Wilson School of Law and passed the Georgia Bar. He had a long career in commercial real estate. He received the Silver Phoenix Award through the Atlanta Board of Realtors.[9]
References
- ^ "Back Steel Spotlight From Men Who Do Blocking In Latest Action". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Ed Nutting Puts Shot For Record". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Auburn Wins Track Meet". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Champions Prepared For Florida Relays". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "SEC Schools Lose Three Top Tackles". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dave Lloyd Set For Browns' Set". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Browns Send Ex-Tech Tackle To Cowboys". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Nutting Suffered Injury". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ https://www.ajc.com/news/obituaries/nutting-john/6WF5QO7SBZBWXEJY3Y3IZUEWXE/
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