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| Positions | Halfback • Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born | (1941-04-01) April 1, 1941 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Huntsville (Huntsville, Alabama) | ||||||
| College | Alabama (1960-1963) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1964: 5th round, 61st overall pick | ||||||
| AFL draft | 1964: 12th round, 94th overall pick | ||||||
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James Benjamin Nelson (born April 1, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback and defensive back for one season with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1964. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, serving as co-captain on their 1963 team.[1]
References
- ^ "Alabama Football | Bryant Museum". Archived from the original on October 14, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
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