Playing career

Nagle graduated from high school in West Lynn, Massachusetts before playing at the University of Nebraska. As a quarterback

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 at Nebraska, Nagle was the statistical leader for passing yards from 1949 and 1950. He holds a career Nebraska top 25 passing record at 1,289 yards in 190 attempts with 41.6% completions and 13 touchdowns. Nagle was the 43rd pick in the fourth round National Football League

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 draft pick as a back for the Philadelphia Eagles

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 in 1951. In 1952 he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes

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 of the Canadian Football League

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 but a training camp injury ended his career.

Honors

In 1950, Nagle was chosen as a Big Seven Conference All-Conference Selection. In 1951, Nagle played in the Senior Bowl, the College All-Star game, and the East-West Shrine Game. Nagle was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Coaching career

Nagle was the 25th head football coach for the Doane College Tigers

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 located in Crete, Nebraska

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and he held the position of head coach at Doane for two seasons, from 1953 and 1954. His coaching record at Doane was 7 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 13th at Doane in total wins and 22nd at Doane in winning percentage (.444).

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