About Dick Neilson
Lived 1916 – 2005 (aged 89). Dick Neilson was a British association football player.
Richard Neilson (1 April 1916 – 14 December 2005) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half for Manchester City and was later manager of Droylsden.
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Who was Dick Neilson?
English football player (1916-2005)
When was Dick Neilson born?
Dick Neilson was born on 1 April 1916 in Manchester.
When did Dick Neilson die?
Dick Neilson died on 14 December 2005 in Manchester.
What was Dick Neilson's occupation?
Dick Neilson was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Neilson?
Dick Neilson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Neilson. https://biography.guide/dick-neilson/
MLA: "Dick Neilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-neilson/.
Chicago: "Dick Neilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-neilson/.
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