Karl Nelson

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Karl Nelson
Date of birth: June 14, 1960 (1960-06-14) (age 48)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States DeKalb, Illinois
Career information
Position(s): Tackle
Jersey №: 63
College: Iowa State
NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70
Organizations
 As player:
1983-1989 New York Giants
Career highlights and Awards
Awards: XXI Super Bowl Champion
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Karl Nelson (born June 14, 1960 in DeKalb, Illinois) was an American football Tackle in the NFL for the New York Giants. He was a member of the 1986 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI. He missed the 1987 season due to illness (Hodgkin's disease). Nelson played college football at Iowa State University.

Nelson currently resides with his family in Northern New Jersey where he works in the financial industry and is an active advocate for various charities.

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