Nelson Munsey who played defensive back for the Baltimore Colts from 1972-1977 died earlier this week from complications of heart disease. Munsey was 61.
Munsey had seven interceptions in his final three seasons with the Colts. In 1975, he started all 14 games for Baltimore, helping the Colts win the AFC East Division before losing to Pittsburgh in the playoffs.
In the final game of the regular season that year, Munsey picked off a pass by New England’s Steve Grogan and returned it 30 yards to seal the Colts’ 34-21 win.
Born July 2, 1948, Munsey played for Uniontown Area High School before going to the University of Wyoming. He wasn’t drafted, but signed with the Colts as a free agent in 1972.
Munsey’s younger brother, Chuck, was a star running back in the NFL and finished second to Archie Griffin in Heisman Trophy voting in 1975. He played nine seasons for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers.
Munsey is also survived by sister Patricia Munsey Russell, ex-wife Vivian Seaborne Munsey, and son Morgan M. Munsey
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Anderson-Ragsdale.
