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Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker Steve Nelson to make appearance August 22

August 18, 2006 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
American Defenders of New Hampshire News Release

(Nashua, NH, Aug. 18) Nashua Pride officials announced today that Patriots Hall of Fame linebacker Steve Nelson will be making a special appearance on Nashua Police Athletic League (PAL) youth football night on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Nelson was a football player for the New England Patriots who played linebacker and wore number 57 (now retired). He played there from 1974-1987 and missed only three games during that period. Nelson was a Pro Bowl selection three times in 1980, 1984, and 1985 and helped the Patriots get to a Super Bowl appearance in 1985. He was the Athletic Director and Head Coach at Curry College from 1998-2006 (football coach through 2005 season). He is currently an analyst for WCVB Channel 5's New England Patriot games and can also be heard on Sports Radio WEEI's 850 AM Big Show.

If you are interested in supporting the Nashua PAL on their youth football fundraiser night on Aug. 22, please call Jason at 603-231-0835 or Kim at 603-557-1999. You can also contact Nashua PAL by email at nashuapalforce@yahoo.com.

By providing a host of physical activities such as, archery, baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing, flag football, golf, track and field, tennis, racquetball, etc., PAL provides a structured and safe environment that today's youth desperately need. Nashua PAL is a non-profit police sponsored organization that is community funded. Funded in most part by business leaders, corporations and foundations, PAL center is located on 52 Ash Street, Nashua.

The Nashua Pride, entering their first year of play in the eight-team Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball, plays their home games at Historic Holman Stadium.

For Nashua Pride ticket information call 603-883-BALL (2255), or visit www.nashuapride.com.

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