Dale Messer

Lindy Dale Messer (August 6, 1937 – February 27, 2024) was an American football wide receiver who played for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the 49ers in the fourth round of the 1961 NFL draft.^[1] Messer died on February 27, 2024, at the age of 86.^[2]

Dale Messer

No. 29
Position	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born	(1937-08-06)August 6, 1937 Lemoore, California, U.S.
Died	February 27, 2024(2024-02-27) (aged 86)
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school	Lemoore
College	Fresno State (1958–1960)
NFL draft	1961: 4th round, 52nd overall pick
AFL draft	1961: 13th round, 103rd overall pick
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1961–1965)
Awards and highlights
First-team All-PCC (1960) Fresno State Bulldogs No. 21 retired
Career NFL statistics
Receptions 12 Receiving yards 176 Stats at Pro Football Reference