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'''Steven Lee Nelson''' (born [[April 26]], [[1951]] in [[Farmington, Minnesota]]) is a former professional [[American football]] [[linebacker]] who played for the [[New England Patriots]] from 1974 to 1987. He was selected by the Patriots in the 2nd round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]] and missed only three games during his 14-year NFL career. He was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] three times in [[1981]], [[1985]], and [[1986]] and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots get to a Super Bowl appearance in 1985. |
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After his football retirement, Nelson was the athletic director and head coach at [[Curry College]] from 1998-2006 (football coach through 2005 season). He is currently an analyst for [[WCVB]] Channel 5's New England Patriot games. He can also be heard on Sports Radio [[WEEI]]'s 850 AM ''Big Show''. |
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His brother Dave was a former [[Blaine, Minnesota|Blaine]] High School Coach and now a head coach at [[Minnetonka, Minnesota|Minnetonka]] High school. Both high schools are in [[Minnesota]]. |
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Nelson is an [[Anoka, Minnesota|Anoka]] High School graduate (also a Minnesota school). He attended [[North Dakota State University]]. |
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{{succession box | title=Curry College Head Football Coach | before= | years=1998–2005| after=[[Skip Bandini]]}} |
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Revision as of 03:22, 9 April 2007
Steven Lee Nelson (born April 26, 1951 in Farmington, Minnesota) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the New England Patriots from 1974 to 1987. He was selected by the Patriots in the 2nd round of the 1974 NFL Draft and missed only three games during his 14-year NFL career. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in 1981, 1985, and 1986 and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots get to a Super Bowl appearance in 1985.
After his football retirement, Nelson was the athletic director and head coach at Curry College from 1998-2006 (football coach through 2005 season). He is currently an analyst for WCVB Channel 5's New England Patriot games. He can also be heard on Sports Radio WEEI's 850 AM Big Show.
Nelson is an Anoka High School graduate (also a Minnesota school). He attended North Dakota State University.
External links
- MasterMessage: Steve Nelson
- Rob's American Football Page: Patriot Hall of Fame
- Curry College, Steve Nelson Profile
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