Mark David Nelson (born June 22, 1964) is an American former professional

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who played for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at three different places,

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, and

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. Nelson played just one game in his career as a

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during the

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. After his short career he worked at Toledo Hospital (1988–1992),

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(1992–1995),

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(1995–2000), and

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(2000–2005), before being hired by the

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as the Director of Intercollegiate Academic Counseling and Student Services.

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