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Kick & Punt Returns
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Ret | Yds | TD | Lng | Rt | Yds | TD | Lng | APYd | AV | ||
| 1976 | 22 | STL | DB | 38 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 43.0 | 43 | 1 | ||||
| 1977 | 23 | STL | LCB | 38 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 36 | 22.7 | 109 | 3 |
| 1978 | 24 | STL | DB | 38 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 58 | 0 | 22 | 19.3 | 55 | 2 | ||||
| 1979 | 25 | STL | DB | 38 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 88 | 0 | 77 | 22.0 | 0 | 88 | 3 | ||||
| 1980 | 26 | STL | SS | 38 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29.0 | 34 | 5 |
| 1985 | 31 | STL | DB | 38 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 26 | 16.3 | 63 | 1 |
| Career | 135 | 64 | 8 | 111 | 0 | 77 | 13.9 | 11 | 247 | 0 | 43 | 22.5 | 443 | 35 | ||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lee Nelson?
Lee Nelson is 70 years old.
When was Lee Nelson born?
Lee Nelson was born on January 30, 1954.
Where was Lee Nelson born?
Lee Nelson was born in Kissimmee, FL.
How tall is Lee Nelson?
Lee Nelson is 5-10 (178 cm) tall.
How much did Lee Nelson weigh when playing?
Lee Nelson weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.
Is Lee Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
Lee Nelson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Lee Nelson play?
Lee Nelson played 135 games over his career.
How many sacks did Lee Nelson have?
Lee Nelson had 9.0 sacks over his career.
When did Lee Nelson retire?
Lee Nelson last played in 1985.
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