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