Tom Nelson (American football coach)

Tom Nelson
Sport(s)	Football
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1965	Azusa Pacific
Head coaching record
Overall	1–6

Tom Nelson is a former American football coach in the United States.

Coaching career

Nelson was the was the first head football coach for the Azusa Pacific Cougars located in Azusa, California and he held that position for one season, in 1965. His coaching record at Azusa Pacific was 1 wins, 6 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him #9 at Azusa Pacific in total wins and #9 at the school in winning percentage (.143).^[1]

References

^ "Football-Azusa Pacific Year-by-Year" (pdf). Football Media Guide. Azusa Pacific University Athletics. May 22, 2009. http://www.apu.edu/athletics/data/football/yearbyyear.pdf. Retrieved 22 October 2010.

Azusa Pacific Cougars head football coaches

Tom Nelson (1965) Dave Drake (1966) John Crandall (1967–1969) Bob Damewood (1970–1971) Jerry Sconce (1972–1977) Jim Milhon (1978–1994) Vic Shealy (1995–1998) Pete Shinnick (1999–2005) Victor Santa Cruz (2006– )

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Name	Nelson, Tom
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