About George Nelson
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 61). George Nelson was an Australian australian rules football player.
George Anthony Nelson (26 April 1919 – 9 March 1981) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Prior to his football career, Nelson served in the Australian Army during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Nelson?
Australian rules footballer
When was George Nelson born?
George Nelson was born on 26 April 1919 in Collingwood.
When did George Nelson die?
George Nelson died on 9 March 1981 in Heidelberg.
What was George Nelson's occupation?
George Nelson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was George Nelson?
George Nelson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Nelson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Nelson. https://biography.guide/george-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "George Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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