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


Nelson was a three sport athlete at [[Anoka High School]] 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 then went on to college at [[North Dakota State University]] and graduated from NDSU in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us">http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?</ref>
Nelson was a three sport athlete at [[Anoka High School]] 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 then went on to college at [[North Dakota State University]] and graduated from NDSU in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.<ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us">http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?</ref>
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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 in which he was named team MVP twice. 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 2nd round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]] and missed only three games during his 14-year NFL career in which he was named team MVP twice. 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]].


After his football retirement, Nelson was the athletic director and head coach at [[Curry College]] from 1998-2006 (football coach through 2005 season). 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>http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html</ref><ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us" />
After his football retirement, Nelson was the [[athletic director]] and head coach at [[Curry College]] from 1998 to 2006 (football coach through 2005 season). 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>http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html</ref><ref name="anoka.k12.mn.us" />


Nelson and his wife Angela reside in [[Middleboro, MA]] and he is the father of five daughters; Cameron, Casey, Caitlin, Kelli and Grace.
Nelson and his wife Angela reside in [[Middleboro, Massachusetts]]. He is the father of five daughters; Cameron, Casey, Caitlin, Kelli and Grace.


== References ==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://footballcamp.homestead.com/Nelson.html MasterMessage: Steve Nelson]
* [http://footballcamp.homestead.com/Nelson.html MasterMessage: Steve Nelson]


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Revision as of 04:02, 13 May 2014

Steve Nelson
No. 57
Date of birth (1951-04-26) April 26, 1951 (age 73)
Place of birthFarmington, Minnesota
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
US collegeNorth Dakota State
NFL draft1974 / round: 2 / Pick 34
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls3 (1980, 1984, 1985)
HonorsPro Football Weekly and
The Sporting News 1st Team All-Pro (1980) NEA 2nd Team All-Pro (1984)
Retired #sNew England Patriots #57
Career stats

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

Nelson was a three sport athlete at Anoka High School 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 then went on to college at North Dakota State University and graduated from NDSU 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 2nd round of the 1974 NFL Draft and missed only three games during his 14-year NFL career in which he was named team MVP twice. 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.

After his football retirement, Nelson was the athletic director and head coach at Curry College from 1998 to 2006 (football coach through 2005 season). 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.[2][1]

Nelson and his wife Angela reside in Middleboro, Massachusetts. He is the father of five daughters; Cameron, Casey, Caitlin, Kelli and Grace.

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?
  2. ^ http://www.startribune.com/local/129276683.html

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