About Candy Nelson
Lived 1849 – 1910 (aged 61). Candy Nelson was an American baseball player.
John W. "Candy" Nelson (March 14, 1849 – September 4, 1910) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played 13 seasons between and for nine teams in three leagues.
Biography A native of Maine, Nelson entered professional baseball in Brooklyn in 1867. He made his major league debut in the National Association with the Troy Haymakers in 1872.
In 1890, he was the oldest player in the American Association at age 41. A couple of years later, major publications described him as owning a milk route in Brooklyn. On the 1900 U.S. Census, Nelson listed "ball player" for his occupation. He died of heart problems at home in Brooklyn in 1910.
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Who was Candy Nelson?
Major League Baseball player (1849-1910)
When was Candy Nelson born?
Candy Nelson was born on 14 March 1849 in Portland.
When did Candy Nelson die?
Candy Nelson died on 4 September 1910 in Brooklyn.
What was Candy Nelson's occupation?
Candy Nelson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Candy Nelson?
Candy Nelson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Candy Nelson. https://biography.guide/candy-nelson/
MLA: "Candy Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/candy-nelson/.
Chicago: "Candy Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/candy-nelson/.
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