About Lynn Nelson
Lived 1905 – 1955 (aged 49). Lynn Nelson was an American baseball player.
Lynn Bernard Nelson (February 24, 1905 – February 15, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1933 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics, and Detroit Tigers.
Nelson was good with the bat, posting a .281 batting average (103-for-367) with 42 runs, 5 home runs and 55 RBI in 268 games. He also played 6 games at left field.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lynn Nelson?
American baseball player
When was Lynn Nelson born?
Lynn Nelson was born on 24 February 1905 in Sheldon.
When did Lynn Nelson die?
Lynn Nelson died on 15 February 1955 in Kansas City.
What was Lynn Nelson's occupation?
Lynn Nelson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lynn Nelson?
Lynn Nelson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lynn Nelson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lynn Nelson. https://biography.guide/lynn-nelson/
MLA: "Lynn Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lynn-nelson/.
Chicago: "Lynn Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lynn-nelson/.
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