75 for 75: Leo the Lion

Joe Hession

"75 for 75" is an article series from the 49ers Museum highlighting legendary moments in 49ers history as part of the team's 75th Anniversary celebrations in 2021.

-- 1950-1963

With their first-ever National Football League draft pick in 1950, the 49ers hit the jackpot.

San Francisco selected Leo Nomellini with the 11th-overall pick, and the imposing University of M