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And going all the way back to the 1921 season, the Columbus Panhandles featured on their line a pair of 40-something brothers, John and Phil Nesser, with Phil starting at left tackle.

From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2021

Hank Hankla's family ran the store, and young Hankla drove all over the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles delivering furniture or laying carpet for the family business.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2021

Nesser began his football career in 1907 when he played for Columbus Panhandles in the Ohio League.

From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2020

In 1921, five of the six brothers played for the Columbus Panhandles, one of whom, Ted, was the player/coach.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2013

In 1921, the Columbus Panhandles had five, maybe six, Nesser brothers on the roster.*

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2010