Steve Neils
American football player (born 1951)
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Steven Lynn Neils (born May 2, 1951) is a former linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) who played his entire career for the St. Louis Cardinals. After a college career at Minnesota, Neils was selected in the fifth round of the 1974 NFL draft.
PositionLinebacker
BornMay 2, 1951
St. Peter, Minnesota, U.S.
St. Peter, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | May 2, 1951 St. Peter, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | St. Peter | ||||||||
| College | Minnesota | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 5th round, 111th overall pick | ||||||||
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Over eighty-eight professional games, he had one interception and seven recovered fumbles, running one back 72 yards for a touchdown.[1]
