Nelson Martin
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| Born: | August 24, 1958 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| University | Simon Fraser Seneca |
| CFL draft | 1981, round: 1, pick: 5 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2003–2004 | Ottawa Renegades (STC) |
| 2007 | Toronto Varsity Blues (DBC) |
| 2009–2010 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (DBC) |
| 2011 | Ottawa Gee-Gees (DBC) |
| 2012 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (DBC) |
| 2014 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (DBC) |
| As player | |
| 1981–1987 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL West All-Star | 1987 |
| Awards | Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (1987) |
Nelson Martin (born August 24, 1958) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for seven seasons with the BC Lions where he won the 73rd Grey Cup in 1985 and won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy as the West Division's most outstanding Canadian. He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan.[1]
He is currently a mortgage agent for Trillium Mortgage Services in Toronto.[citation needed]