Al Nelson played for 9 seasons (all with the Eagles), and was a starting cornerback for 7 1/2 seasons.
Nelson was the Eagles' 3rd-round pick in 1965*, and immediately joined the lineup, starting every game as a rookie. Except for missing all but 1 game in 1967, he was a fixture in the secondary, starting 14 games five times, 13 once, and 11 once.
He was also one of the team's primary kick returners, leading the Eagles in returns in '65 and '72.
Al played on the left side in all but 1970, where he moved to the right corner for 1 season. Nelson started 8 games in his final season (1973) then was replaced by the newly-acquired John Outlaw, who filled that spot through the 1978 season.
Here are 2 of his 3 cards. In addition to 1970 and 1973, he also had a card in the 1974 set (although after his playing career.)
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*The Eagles also drafted WRs Otis Taylor and Gary Garrison in 1965, but both chose to sign with AFL teams!
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