1. Michael Craig Nelms was born on April 8,1955 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back and kick returner in the National Football League for five seasons with the Washington Redskins from 1980 to 1984.
12 Facts About Mike Nelms
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Mike Nelms began his college career at Sam Houston State in 1973.
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Mike Nelms then transferred to Baylor University, where he played for the Bears under head coach Grant Taeff.
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Mike Nelms played defensive back in college and returned kicks on occasion.
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Mike Nelms began his professional career after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills.
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Mike Nelms then signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL in 1977.
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Mike Nelms was a three-time Pro Bowler in 1980,1981 and 1982.
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Mike Nelms led the NFL in yards per kickoff return twice and was the Redskins starting punt returner in Super Bowl XVII.
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Mike Nelms finished his five seasons with 175 kickoff returns for 4,128 yards, 212 punt returns for 1,948 yards and two touchdowns, and one interception in 68 games.
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Mike Nelms has three daughters, who each went on to play collegiate athletics, including Kurstin Mike Nelms, who ran track for Columbia University.
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In 2017, Mike Nelms was inducted into the DC Sports Hall of Fame.
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Mike Nelms joined Redskins legends Mark Moseley, Art Monk, Chris Hanburger, Ken Houston, Darrell Green, and Russ Grimm.