About Jimmy Nelson
Lived 1921 – 2014 (aged 92). Jimmy Nelson was a rugby union player.
James Edward Nelson OBE (16 September 1921 – 13 June 2014) was a rugby union international who represented Ireland from 1947 to 1954.
Early life and career James Edward Nelson was born on 16 September 1921 in Belfast.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Nelson?
Northern Irish-rugby union footballer (1921-2014)
When was Jimmy Nelson born?
Jimmy Nelson was born on 16 September 1921 in Belfast.
When did Jimmy Nelson die?
Jimmy Nelson died on 13 June 2014 in Lisburn.
What was Jimmy Nelson's occupation?
Jimmy Nelson was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Nelson (rugby union, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Nelson. https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-nelson-rugby-union-player/.
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