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Jimmy Nelson (American football)

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Jimmy Nelson
No. 95
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1919-07-26)July 26, 1919
Live Oak, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 1986(1986-12-24) (aged 67)
Encinitas, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolLive Oak (FL) Suwannee
CollegeAlabama
NFL draft1942: 19th round, 174th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards163
Rushing average4.2
Receptions4
Receiving yards20
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Guess Nelson (July 26, 1919 – December 24, 1986) was an American professional 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]

References

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  1. ^ Crippen, Kenneth R. (2009). The Original Buffalo Bills: A History of the All-America Football Conference Team, 1946–1949. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7864-4619-3.
  2. ^ Walsh, Christopher J. (2006). Where Football is King: A History of the SEC. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade. p. 137. ISBN 1-58979-355-2.
  3. ^ Jones, Wilbur D. (2009). "Football! Navy! War!": How Military "Lend-Lease" Players Saved the College Game and Helped Win World War II. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-7864-4219-5.