About Dave Nelson
Lived 1910 – 1986 (aged 76). Dave Nelson was an Australian australian rules football player.
David Joseph Nelson (26 February 1910 – 12 April 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of David Guy Nelson (1870–1970), and Ellen Nelson (1880–1953), née Tighe, David Joseph Nelson was born in Collingwood, Victoria on 26 February 1910.
He married Patricia Mary McDonald (1917–1997) in 1939.
Military service Nelson later served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Death He died at his residence in Hawthorn, Victoria on 12 April 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Nelson?
Australian rules footballer (1910–1986)
When was Dave Nelson born?
Dave Nelson was born on 26 February 1910 in Collingwood.
When did Dave Nelson die?
Dave Nelson died on 12 April 1986 in Hawthorn.
What was Dave Nelson's occupation?
Dave Nelson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Dave Nelson?
Dave Nelson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Nelson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Nelson. https://biography.guide/dave-nelson/
MLA: "Dave Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-nelson/.
Chicago: "Dave Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-nelson/.
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