| No. 63 | |
| Tackle | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: June 14, 1960 | |
| Place of birth: DeKalb, Illinois | |
| Career information | |
| College: Iowa State | |
| NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| * New York Giants ( 1983) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| * Super Bowl Champion (XXI) | |
| Games | 57 |
| Games Started | 51 |
Karl Stuart Nelson (born June 14, 1960) is a former American football offensive tackle who played professionally in the National Football League (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 Hodgkin's disease. Nelson played college football at Iowa State University. He also served as a commentator on Giants radio broadcasts.
Nelson currently[when?] resides with his wife, Inga, in Northern New Jersey where he works in the financial industry, and is an active advocate for various charities. His primary charity is Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon.
See also[]
- History of the New York Giants (1979–93)
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