Rushing & Receiving

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Rushing & Receiving Table
Rushing Receiving Scrimmage
Season Age Team Lg G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb Awards
1948 25 BOS NFL 12 4 18 60 0 19 3.3 5.0 1.5 1 10 10.0 0 10 0.1 0.8 19 3.7 70 0 2
1949 26 NYB NFL 4 0 8 26 0 25 3.3 6.5 2.0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 8 3.3 26 0 2
2 Yrs 16 4 26 86 0 25 3.3 5.4 1.6 1 10 10.0 0 10 0.1 0.6 27 3.6 96 0 4
17 Game Avg 17 4 28 91 0 25 3.3 5.4 1.6 1 11 10.0 0 10 0.1 0.6 29 3.8 102 0 4
BOS (1 Yr) 12 4 18 60 0 19 3.3 5.0 1.5 1 10 10.0 0 10 0.1 0.8 19 3.7 70 0 2
NYB (1 Yr) 4 0 8 26 0 25 3.3 6.5 2.0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 8 3.3 26 0 2
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Passing

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Passing Table
Season Age Team Lg G GS Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD TD% Int Int% Lng Y/A AY/A Y/C Y/G Rate 4QC GWD Awards
1948 25 BOS NFL 12 4 8 17 47.1 71 0 0.0 2 11.8 29 4.2 -1.12 8.9 5.9 19.1 0 0
2 Yrs 16 4 8 17 47.1 71 0 0.0 2 11.8 29 4.2 -1.12 8.9 4.4 19.1 0 0
17 Game Avg 17 4 9 18 47.1 75 0 0.0 2 11.8 4.2 -1.12 8.9 4.4 19.1 0 0
BOS (1 Yr) 12 4 8 17 47.1 71 0 0.0 2 11.8 29 4.2 -1.12 8.9 5.9 19.1 0 0
NYB (1 Yr) 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
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Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Def Interceptions Fumbles
Season Age Team Lg G GS Int Yds IntTD Lng Fmb FR Yds FRTD Sk Sfty Awards
1948 25 BOS NFL 12 4 1 28 0 28 2 1 0 0 0.0 0
1949 26 NYB NFL 4 0 1 10 0 10 2 1 0 0 0.0 0
2 Yrs 16 4 2 38 0 28 4 2 0 0 0.0 0
17 Game Avg 17 4 2 40 0 28 4 2 0 0 0.0 0
BOS (1 Yr) 12 4 1 28 0 28 2 1 0 0 0.0 0
NYB (1 Yr) 4 0 1 10 0 10 2 1 0 0 0.0 0

Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Punt Returns Kick Returns
Season Age Team Lg G GS Ret Yds PRTD Lng Y/Ret Ret Yds KRTD Lng Y/Ret APYd Awards
1948 25 BOS NFL 12 4 2 27 0 18 13.5 3 34 0 18 11.3 159
1949 26 NYB NFL 4 0 3 14 0 9 4.7 3 52 0 24 17.3 102
2 Yrs 16 4 5 41 0 18 8.2 6 86 0 24 14.3 261
17 Game Avg 17 4 5 44 0 19 8.2 6 91 0 26 14.3 277
BOS (1 Yr) 12 4 2 27 0 18 13.5 3 34 0 18 11.3 159
NYB (1 Yr) 4 0 3 14 0 9 4.7 3 52 0 24 17.3 102

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank Nelson born?

Frank Nelson was born on May 28, 1923.

Where was Frank Nelson born?

Frank Nelson was born in Salt Lake City, UT.

How tall was Frank Nelson?

Frank Nelson was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Frank Nelson weigh when playing?

Frank Nelson weighed 166 lbs (75 kg) when playing.

Is Frank Nelson in the Hall of Fame?

Frank Nelson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Frank Nelson play?

Frank Nelson played 16 games over his career.

How many rushing attempts did Frank Nelson have?

Frank Nelson had 26 rushing attempts over his career.

How many rushing yards did Frank Nelson have?

Frank Nelson had 86 rushing yards over his career.

When did Frank Nelson retire?

Frank Nelson last played in 1949.