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Steve Nelson at NFL.com 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 reach Super Bowl XX versus the Chicago Bears.

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.

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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 reach [[Super Bowl XX]] versus the [[Chicago Bears]].
-Steve returned a pass by Jim Hart 37 yards in the Patriots 16-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals @ Busch Stadium on 09-10-78.
-Steve intercepted Dan Fouts, on his 2 yard line, to preserve the Patriots 27-21 win over the San Diego Chargers @ Schaefer Stadium on 09-23-79.
-Steve blocked a 49 yard field goal attempt, that was returned 65 yards for a touchdown by Mike Haynes, in the Patriots 21-11 win over the New York Jets @ Shea Stadium on 10-05-80.
-Steve intercepted 17 passes and recovered 16 fumbles in the regular season for the Patriots.
-Steve intercepted Jim Hart, Bert Jones, Gary Marangi, Joe Theismann, Dan Fouts, Joe Ferguson, Dan Pastorini, Don Stock, Vince Ferragamo, Cliff Stoudt, Pat Ryan, Jack Trudeau & Bob Griese.  (Steve is the only Patriot Player to intercept a regular season pass by Joe Theismann.)
-Steve recovered fumbles by Brian Sipe, Rocky Bleier, Gary Marangi, Benny Malone, Joe Washington, Wilbert Montgomery, Ron Jaworski, Keith Krepfle, Robin Earl, Jim Zorn, George Rogers, Bernie Kosar, Ulysses Norris, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Marino & Jim Kelly during the regular season.
-Steve recovered fumbles by Terry Bradshaw & Rocky Bleier in the Patriots 30-27 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers @ 3 Rivers Stadium on 09-26-76.
-Steve had 19.5 sacks.
-He sacked Joe Ferguson, Bob Griese, Bert Jones, Greg Landry, Brian Sipe, Ron Jaworski, Matt Robinson, Craig Morton, Dave Krieg, Paul McDonald, Matt Kofler, Art Schlitcher, Marc Wilson, Vince Ferragamo & Jim Kelly.
-Steve sacked Ron Jaworski twice in the Patriots 14-6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles @ Schaefer Stadium on 11-27-77.
-Steve sacked Bert Jones twice in the Patriots 30-24 loss to the Baltimore Colts @ Memorial Stadium on 12-18-77.
-Steve intercepted Jack Trudeau twice in their 30-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts @ the Hoosier Dome on 11-09-86.
-Steve hold the Patriots Record with 3 defensive fumble recoveries in a regular season game.  He recovered fumbles by Wilbert Montgomery, Ron Jaworski & Keith Krepfle in the Patriots 24-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles @ Schaefer Stadium on 10-08-78
 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''.