Receiving & Rushing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1946 | 25 | BUF | RE | 52 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5 | 9.6 | 48 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1947 | 26 | BDA | RE | 52 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0 | 2 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 1948 | 27 | BDA | 52 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Career | 30 | 12 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9.3 | 65 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 yrs | BDA | 18 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0 | 2 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 1 yr | BUF | 12 | 7 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5 | 9.6 | 48 | 0 | ||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herb Nelson born?
Herb Nelson was born on April 25, 1921.
Where was Herb Nelson born?
Herb Nelson was born in Hartford, CT.
How tall was Herb Nelson?
Herb Nelson was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Herb Nelson weigh when playing?
Herb Nelson weighed 219 lbs (99 kg) when playing.
Is Herb Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
Herb Nelson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Herb Nelson play?
Herb Nelson played 30 games over his career.
How many receptions did Herb Nelson have?
Herb Nelson had 6 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Herb Nelson have?
Herb Nelson had 64 receiving yards over his career.
When did Herb Nelson retire?
Herb Nelson last played in 1948.
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