Jack Nelson (footballer)

John Henry Nelson (15 March 1906 – 1986) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Luton Town, Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1][3]

Jack Nelson
Personal information
Full name John Henry Nelson[1]
Date of birth 15 March 1906[1]
Place of birth Chorley, England[1]
Date of death 1986 (aged 79–80)[1]
Height 6 ft 1+12 in (1.87 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1925–1926 Chorley All Saints
1926–1927 Chorley
1928–1932 Preston North End 71 (2)
1932–1935 Wolverhampton Wanderers 74 (4)
1935–1939 Luton Town 134 (1)
Total 279 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Jack Nelson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ "Luton. 3 new forwards for Luton Town". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.