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During his 15 seasons as the London Columns' starting quarterback, it was always Nelson's stoicism and public demeanour rather than his ability on the field that captured the imagination of the nation's sports lovers.
Despite losing an arm in a tackle in his first season, Nelson rebounded to become the Columns' best-loved if least-accurate quarterback in the team's history. His bravery in the face of overwhelming odds and leadership skills were legendary, he managed to drag the Columns into 2 championship games - both of which he lost.
His cheerful demeanour and never-say-die attitude is even said to have followed to him to his death. Nelson was killed after being eaten by a particularly ferocious Troll. Even as the hulking green monster approached him head-first, Nelson is reported to have said "I see no Troll..."