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Andrew Vaughan Nelson (born May 27, 1933) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants. He owns and runs a small BBQ establishment, Andy Nelson's Barbecue.
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- May 27, 1933
Andrew Vaughan Nelson (born May 27, 1933) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants. He owns and runs a small BBQ establishment, Andy Nelson's Barbecue.
Andy Nelson, a versatile athlete who could work at numerous positions, played football for the Tigers from 1953 through the 1956 season. The Athens, Alabama, native made an immediate impact on coach Ralph Hatley’s 1953 team.
Drafted in the eleventh round by the Baltimore Colts in 1957 as a quarterback and defensive back, Nelson played seven years with the Colts as a strong side safety earning All-Pro recognition several years. The Colts made it to two world Championships in 1958 and ’59 with Andy Nelson defending.
View the most current football statistics for Andy Nelson, Defensive Back, for the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants at The Football Database.
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