Shane Nelson (American football)
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Position: | Linebacker |
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Personal information | |
Born: | Mathis, Texas | May 25, 1955
Career information | |
College: | Baylor |
Undrafted: | 1977 |
Career history | |
Shane Nelson (born May 25, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Buffalo Bills. Nelson was discovered at an open trial held by the Dallas Cowboys. He was the only player, out of 1,800, to be offered an NFL contract. However, Nelson rejected Dallas' offer and signed for the Bills where he felt he had more of a chance of playing. [1]. During his time in Buffalo he was a part of the "Bermuda Triangle" which also consisted of Fred Smerlas and Jim Haslett. He is also a member of the NJCAA Hall of Fame.
Categories:
- 1955 births
- American football linebackers
- Baylor Bears football players
- Blinn Buccaneers football players
- Buffalo Bills players
- Living people
- Players of American football from Texas
- People from San Patricio County, Texas
- American football linebacker, 1950s birth stubs