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1986 |
Hall
of Fame Inductee |
Lindsey
Nelson |
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"The
most honest and beautiful man I ever met...
for years Lindsey Nelson's voice was synonymous with college
football in America...
when you heard Lindsey's voice, you knew football season was
here." |
-Paul
Hornung |
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The late Lindsey
Nelson's distinguished career spanned more than thirty-five years, from
his early days as a University of Tennessee student spotter for Hall of
Fame sportscaster Bill Stern, to more than three decades as a premier
broadcaster for CBS, NBC and WTBS.
Among Mr. Nelson's credits are seventeen years with the New York Mets,
and three with the San Francisco Giants; for thirty-three years, Nelson
covered college football, including twenty-six Cotton Bowls, five Sugar
Bowls, four Rose Bowls and fourteen years announcing Notre Dame games.
Mention Lindsey Nelson's name and fans remember a talented broadcaster,
an expert storyteller, and a true sports enthusiast. From his colorful
jackets, to his equally colorful broadcasts, Lindsey has established himself
as one of the industry's leading sportscasters.
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