Roger Nelson

Roger Nelson was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, and played at Oklahoma. Washington drafted him in the 14th round, 164th overall, in 1954, but he spent his whole pro career with the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos (1954–1967), playing tackle and guard and winning two Grey Cups. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and onto Edmonton's Wall of Honour in 1987. His son Mark and grandson Kyle also played pro football. He died on July 29, 1996. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1951 SO T, 1952 JR LT, 1953 SR LT. His listed size in 1953 was 6-1, 225 lb. SoonerStats gives his full name as Roger D. Nelson. It gives his hometown as Wynnewood, OK and his high school as Wynnewood. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on December 6, 1953 (NewsBank page 50): "Against Kansas, Roberts opened huge holes along with line-mates Roger Nelson, Max Boyston and Kurt Burris as the Sooners romped to a 45 to 0 triumph."