Rushing & Receiving

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Rushing & Receiving Table
Games Rushing Receiving Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. 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 AV
194825BOS5612418600193.35.01.511010.00100.10.8193.77002
194926NYB56408260253.36.52.0083.32602
Career16426860253.35.41.611010.00100.10.6273.69604
1 yrBOS12418600193.35.01.511010.00100.10.8193.77002
1 yrNYB408260253.36.52.0083.32602
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Passing

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Passing Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS QBrec Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD TD% Int Int% Lng Y/A AY/A Y/C Y/G Rate Sk Yds Sk% NY/A ANY/A 4QC GWD
194825BOS5612481747.17100.0211.8294.2-1.18.95.919.1
Career16481747.17100.0211.8294.2-1.18.94.419.1
1 yrBOS12481747.17100.0211.8294.2-1.18.95.919.1
1 yrNYB400

Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
194825BOS561241280282100
194926NYB56401100102100
Career1642380284200
1 yrBOS12412802821000.0
1 yrNYB4011001021000.0

Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
194825BOS5612422701813.533401811.3159
194926NYB5640314094.735202417.3102
Career1645410188.268602414.3261
1 yrBOS12422701813.533401811.3159
1 yrNYB40314094.735202417.3102

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.