| Rushing | Receiving | Scrimmage | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | Pos | G | GS | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | Y/Tch | YScm | RRTD | Awards | ||||||
| 1940 | 23 | NYG | NFL | FB | 9 | 5 | 73 | 269 | 1 | 3.7 | 29.9 | 8.1 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 75 | 3.8 | 286 | 1 | |
| 1 Yr | 9 | 5 | 73 | 269 | 1 | 3.7 | 29.9 | 8.1 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 75 | 3.8 | 286 | 1 | |||||
| 17 Game Avg | 17 | 9 | 138 | 508 | 2 | 3.7 | 29.9 | 8.1 | 4 | 32 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 142 | 3.8 | 540 | 2 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walt Nielsen born?
Walt Nielsen was born on February 4, 1917.
Where was Walt Nielsen born?
Walt Nielsen was born in Redondo Beach, CA.
How tall was Walt Nielsen?
Walt Nielsen was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.
How much did Walt Nielsen weigh when playing?
Walt Nielsen weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing.
Is Walt Nielsen in the Hall of Fame?
Walt Nielsen has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Walt Nielsen play?
Walt Nielsen played 9 games over his career.
How many rushing attempts did Walt Nielsen have?
Walt Nielsen had 73 rushing attempts over his career.
How many rushing yards did Walt Nielsen have?
Walt Nielsen had 269 rushing yards over his career.
When did Walt Nielsen retire?
Walt Nielsen last played in 1940.
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