About Nelson Ball
Lived 1908 – 1986 (aged 77). Nelson Ball was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Nelson "Kelly" Ball (11 October 1908 – 9 May 1986) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Ball represented Wanganui and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1931 to 1936. He played 22 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals.
Ball moved to South Africa in 1948 and lived there for the rest of his life.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nelson Ball?
New Zealand rugby union player (1908-1986)
When was Nelson Ball born?
Nelson Ball was born on 11 October 1908 in Foxton.
When did Nelson Ball die?
Nelson Ball died on 9 May 1986 in Durban.
What was Nelson Ball's occupation?
Nelson Ball was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Nelson Ball?
Nelson Ball was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nelson Ball (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Ball. https://biography.guide/nelson-ball/
MLA: "Nelson Ball." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-ball/.
Chicago: "Nelson Ball." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-ball/.
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