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American football player (1919–1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Guess Nelson (July 26, 1919 – December 24, 1986) was an American football running back. He played one season in the AAFC for the Miami Seahawks.[1] Nelson played college football at Alabama, where he was part of the 1941 National Championship team.[2] Though selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1942 NFL draft, he did not play professional football until 1946. Instead, he served at March Field during World War II.[3]
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Born: | Live Oak, Florida, U.S. | July 26, 1919
Died: | December 24, 1986 67) Encinitas, California, U.S. | (aged
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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High school: | Live Oak (FL) Suwannee |
College: | Alabama |
Position: | Halfback |
NFL draft: | 1942 / round: 19 / pick: 174 |
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