Shane Nelson

**Shane Nelson**
Date of birth:	May 25, 1955 (age 68)
Place of birth:	Mathis, Texas
Career information
Position(s):	Linebacker
College:	Baylor University
Organizations
	As player:
1977-1982	Buffalo Bills
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Shane Nelson (born May 25, 1955 in Mathis, Texas is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Buffalo Bills. Nelson was discovered at an open trial held by the Dallas Cowboys. He was the only player, out of 1,800, to be offered an NFL contract. However, Nelson rejected Dallas' offer and signed for the Bills where he felt he had more of a chance of playing. [1]. During his time in Buffalo he was a part of the "Bermuda Triangle" which also consisted of Fred Smerlas and Jim Haslett. He is also a member of the NJCAA Hall of Fame.

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Name	Nelson, Shane
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	May 25, 1955
Place of birth	Mathis, Texas
Date of death
Place of death

Career information
Date of birth:	(1955-05-25) May 25, 1955 (age 68)
Place of birth:	Mathis, Texas
Position(s):	Linebacker

College:	Baylor University
Organizations
As player:
1977-1982	Buffalo Bills
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Shane Nelson

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