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Lindsey Nelson

Lindsey Nelson (Born, Brownlow Creek, TN, May 25, 1919; died, Atlanta, GA, June 10, 1995.) earned his national reputation broadcasting college football.  In fact, only once in a span of 35 years did he miss having a bowl game assignment on New Year’s Day.  That year was 1969.  That season, Lindsey Nelson was the principal voice […]

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A prolific author, wire service sports reporter, long time Major League Baseball official scorer, football statistician, sports museum founder, theatrical agency owner and public ... read more

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