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'''Steven Lee Nelson''' (born April 26, 1951) is a former professional [[American football]] [[linebacker]] who played for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) from 1974 to 1987.
'''Steven Lee Nelson''' (born April 26, 1951) is a former professional [[American football]] [[linebacker]] who played for the [[New England Patriots]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) from 1974 to 1987.


Nelson was a three-sport athlete at [[Anoka High School]], in [[Anoka, Minnesota]], earning letters in football, basketball and baseball. As a senior, Nelson was selected as captain, team MVP and to the all-state team in football. Nelson went on to college at [[North Dakota State University]] and graduated in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us">{{cite web |url=http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=September 9, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008213501/http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php |archivedate=October 8, 2010 |df= }}?</ref>
Nelson was a three-sport athlete at [[Anoka High School]], in [[Anoka, Minnesota]], earning letters in football, basketball and baseball. As a senior, Nelson was selected as captain, team MVP and to the all-state team in football. Nelson went on to college at [[North Dakota State University]] and graduated in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us">{{cite web |url=http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php |title=Archived copy |access-date=September 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008213501/http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php |archive-date=October 8, 2010 |df= }}?</ref>


He was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]]. He was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] three times in 1980, 1984, and 1985 and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots reach [[Super Bowl XX]] versus the [[Chicago Bears]].
He was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]]. He was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] three times in 1980, 1984, and 1985 and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots reach [[Super Bowl XX]] versus the [[Chicago Bears]].
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Nelson played linebacker for the Patriots from 1974 to 1987 and became the nucleus of the Patriots defense. Nelson was voted to three Pro Bowls and recorded more than 100 tackles nine times during his career. He led the Patriots in tackles in eight of his 14 seasons, including an unofficial team record of 207 in 1984. He finished his career with a patriotic 1,776 total tackles. After retirement, he coached for the Patriots and later built Curry College into a perennial power. In 1993, Nelson was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Nelson played linebacker for the Patriots from 1974 to 1987 and became the nucleus of the Patriots defense. Nelson was voted to three Pro Bowls and recorded more than 100 tackles nine times during his career. He led the Patriots in tackles in eight of his 14 seasons, including an unofficial team record of 207 in 1984. He finished his career with a patriotic 1,776 total tackles. After retirement, he coached for the Patriots and later built Curry College into a perennial power. In 1993, Nelson was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.


More recently, Nelson has become a familiar football analyst on local television and radio. He currently works as a business development executive for Lighthouse Computer Services, Inc., a Lincoln, RI-based technology company. In September 2011, Nelson was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=December 4, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018131439/http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html |archivedate=October 18, 2012 |df= }}</ref>
More recently, Nelson has become a familiar football analyst on local television and radio. He currently works as a business development executive for Lighthouse Computer Services, Inc., a Lincoln, RI-based technology company. In September 2011, Nelson was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=December 4, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018131439/http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html |archive-date=October 18, 2012 |df= }}</ref>


==See also==
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Revision as of 17:57, 25 September 2019

For the cornerback born 1993, see Steven Nelson.

Steve Nelson
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Nelson in 2015
No. 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1951-04-26) April 26, 1951 (age 73)
Farmington, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College:North Dakota State
NFL draft:1974 / round: 2 / pick: 34
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:8.0
Interceptions:17
INT yards:226
Player stats at PFR

Steven Lee Nelson (born April 26, 1951) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 to 1987.

Nelson was a three-sport athlete at Anoka High School, in Anoka, Minnesota, earning letters in football, basketball and baseball. As a senior, Nelson was selected as captain, team MVP and to the all-state team in football. Nelson went on to college at North Dakota State University and graduated in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.[1]

He was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in 1980, 1984, and 1985 and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots reach Super Bowl XX versus the Chicago Bears.

Nelson played linebacker for the Patriots from 1974 to 1987 and became the nucleus of the Patriots defense. Nelson was voted to three Pro Bowls and recorded more than 100 tackles nine times during his career. He led the Patriots in tackles in eight of his 14 seasons, including an unofficial team record of 207 in 1984. He finished his career with a patriotic 1,776 total tackles. After retirement, he coached for the Patriots and later built Curry College into a perennial power. In 1993, Nelson was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

More recently, Nelson has become a familiar football analyst on local television and radio. He currently works as a business development executive for Lighthouse Computer Services, Inc., a Lincoln, RI-based technology company. In September 2011, Nelson was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 8, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)?
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved December 4, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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