11 Facts About Gern Nagler

Robert Gern Nagler was an American football end who played eight seasons in the National Football League.

Gern Nagler attended the University of Santa Clara, majoring in history, and was a captain of the varsity football team in his senior year.

Gern Nagler was drafted in the 14th round of the 1953 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Gern Nagler was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cardinals.

Gern Nagler missed the 1954 NFL season due to service in the United States Army.

Gern Nagler returned to the Cardinals in 1955, spending the next four seasons with the club.

Gern Nagler was moved to the Cleveland Browns as part of a four-player New Year's Eve trade that included Steelers quarterback Len Dawson.

Gern Nagler finished his playing career after the 1961 NFL season, after two seasons with the Browns.

Gern Nagler was involved with the early efforts to organize a players' union, and was a key figure in the creation of the first players' pension.

Gern Nagler was inducted into the Santa Clara Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Marysville High School Hall of Fame in 2019.

Gern Nagler died in his home in Palm Desert, California on April 9,2020.