Karl Nelson

American football player (born 1960)
American football player
Karl Nelson
No. 63
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1960-06-14) June 14, 1960 (age 63)
DeKalb, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
College:Iowa State
NFL draft:1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Career history
  • New York Giants (1983–1988)
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XXI)
  • George Halas Award (1989)
Career NFL statistics
Games:57
Games started:51

Karl Stuart Nelson (born June 14, 1960) is a former American football offensive tackle who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He was a member of the 1986 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI. He missed the 1987 season due to Hodgkin's disease. Nelson played college football at Iowa State University. He also served as a commentator on Giants radio broadcasts.

Nelson currently[when?] resides with his wife, Inga, in Northern New Jersey where he works in the financial industry, and is an active advocate for various charities. His primary charity is Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon.

See also

  • History of the New York Giants (1979–93)

References

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New York Giants Super Bowl XXI champions
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National
  • United States


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