Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football linebacker; judge |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1938 |
| Age | 87 years (died on 04, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Boulder, Colorado, USA |
| Date of Death | 04/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Nelson Toburen
06/10/2026
Nelson Toburen died at age 87 in Pittsburg, Kansas, after battling pancreatic cancer. Reports described him as a former Green Bay Packers linebacker whose NFL career was cut short by a severe neck injury and who later became a lawyer and judge in Kansas.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nelson Edward Toburen |
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| Known For | Playing linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and later serving as a judge in Kansas |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Colby High School |
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| College | Wichita State University; Washburn University School of Law |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Helen Louise Ziegelmeier |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Helen Louise Ziegelmeier |
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Family
| Father | Harold Edward Toburen |
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| Mother | Vida Uell Nelson Toburen |
Career
| Football | Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1961; played linebacker from 1961 to 1962; career ended by a serious neck injury |
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| Legal Career | Practiced law in Pittsburg, Kansas; later served as a district court judge and chief judge in Kansas |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He won two NFL championships with the Green Bay Packers. | |
| 2. His football career ended after a neck injury in 1962. | |
| 3. After football, he attended law school and became a Kansas judge. |
