Nickel was a backup and special teamer as a rookie, and he became Pittsburgh's starting Right End the year after. The former Bearcat led the NFL in Yards per Reception (24.3) in 1949, and he was a Pro Bowl Selection three times (1952, 1953 & 1956).
Nickel’s last year was in 1957 when injuries caught up with him, and he retired with 5,131 Receiving Yards with 37 Touchdowns. He was named to their Hall of Honor in 2019.
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