Bob Nelson (linebacker)

Bob Nelson
No. 56, 66, 51
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1953-06-30) June 30, 1953
Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Stillwater
College:Nebraska
NFL draft:1975: 2nd round, 42nd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:8.0
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Lee Nelson (born June 30, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nelson played in the NFL 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.