13 Facts About Nate Borden

Nathaniel Borden was a professional American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

Nate Borden was a member of the Buffalo Bills in the American Football League.

Nate Borden practiced the discus throw, the shot put and the two-mile run.

Nate Borden played as a defensive end in his next two years.

Nate Borden never missed a game, playing in 36 straight contests.

Nate Borden was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 25th round of the 1955 NFL draft.

Nate Borden was a starter at defensive end during four straight seasons.

When Vince Lombardi was hired as the new head coach for the 1959 season, Nate Borden was the only African-American player on the roster and Lombardi had to assist him in finding a decent place to live.

Nate Borden wasn't protected for the NFL Expansion Draft due to a knee injury.

Nate Borden was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft and became the first starter at left defensive end in franchise history, registering 48 tackles.

Nate Borden played in three games before an ankle injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.

Nate Borden was the Officer of Urban Development in the city of Las Vegas.

Nate Borden died of cancer in Las Vegas on September 30,1992.