About Jimmy Nelson
Lived 1903 – 1981 (aged 78). Jimmy Nelson was a rugby union player.
Jimmy Nelson (9 February 1903 – 16 October 1981) was a Scotland international rugby union player.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He played for Glasgow Academicals.
Provincial career
He was capped for Glasgow District.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Nelson?
rugby player (1903-1981)
When was Jimmy Nelson born?
Jimmy Nelson was born on 9 February 1903 in Glasgow.
When did Jimmy Nelson die?
Jimmy Nelson died on 16 October 1981.
What was Jimmy Nelson's occupation?
Jimmy Nelson was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Nelson (rugby union, born 1903)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Nelson. https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player-1903/
MLA: "Jimmy Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player-1903/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player-1903/.
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