Mark Nelson
(Athlete - 1982)
Mark Nelson (Athlete - Class of 1982)
Mark graduated from Jefferson in 1982.
Mark earned 7 letters at Bloomington Jefferson High School.
He lettered two years and was captain in football, two years in basketball and three years in track & field.
Mark was selected to the Lake South All Conference Football team his senior year. In basketball, Mark was on the state championship team in 1982.
At the time of his graduation, Mark held the Jefferson HS boys basketball field goal % record and was the Most Improved Player as a senior.
Following graduation, Mark attended Normandale Community College where he played football until he transferred to Bowling Green University where he continued his football career.
Mark currently resides with his wife Jacquie in Bowling Green where he is currently the Director of the Learning Commons at his alma mater.