Bob Nelson (linebacker)

For the former nose tackle, see Bob Nelson (tackle)
Bob Nelson
Date of birth (1953-06-30) June 30, 1953
Place of birth Stillwater, MN
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
College Nebraska
NFL draft 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
Career history
As player
1975–1977 Buffalo Bills
1978–1979 San Francisco 49ers
1980–1984 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Career stats

Robert Lee Nelson (born June 30, 1953 in Stillwater, Minnesota) is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played for the Buffalo Bills, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He started in Super Bowl XV and in Super Bowl XVIII for the Raiders. Nelson played college football at the University of Nebraska.


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