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Benny Nelson

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Benny Nelson
No. 22
Position:Halfback / defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1941-04-01) April 1, 1941 (age 83)
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Huntsville (Huntsville, Alabama)
College:Alabama
NFL draft:1964 / round: 5 / pick: 61
AFL draft:1964 / round: 12 / pick: 94
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Benjamin Nelson (born April 1, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback and defensive back for one season with Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1964. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, serving as co-captain on the their 1963 team.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Alabama Football | Bryant Museum". Archived from the original on October 14, 2015. Retrieved November 15, 2015.