About Francis Nelson
Lived 1910 – 1973 (aged 63). Francis Nelson was an American ice hockey player.
Francis Augustus Nelson, Jr. (January 24, 1910 – March 9, 1973) was an American ice hockey player who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics. He was born in New York City, New York and died in Montclair, New Jersey.
In 1932 he was a member of the United States ice hockey team, who won the silver medal. He played five games in which he scored one goal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Nelson?
American ice hockey player (1910–1973)
When was Francis Nelson born?
Francis Nelson was born on 24 January 1910 in New York City.
When did Francis Nelson die?
Francis Nelson died on 9 March 1973 in Montclair.
What was Francis Nelson's occupation?
Francis Nelson was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Francis Nelson?
Francis Nelson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Nelson (ice hockey, born 1910)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Nelson. https://biography.guide/francis-nelson/
MLA: "Francis Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-nelson/.
Chicago: "Francis Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francis-nelson/.
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