About Norm Nilson
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 89–90). Norm Nilson was an Australian rugby league player.
Norman Donald Nilson (1927–2017) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Playing career Norm "Nipper' Nilson was the Souths' reserve grade captain was called into the front row for Souths NSWRFL grand final 12–11 win over Newtown in 1955.
Post playing 'Nipper' Nilson later served a period as Souths' club president.
Death Nilson died on 18 August 2017 at his home at Port Macquarie, New South Wales age 90.
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Who was Norm Nilson?
Australian rugby league player
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Norm Nilson was born in 1927 in Sydney.
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Norm Nilson died on 18 August 2017.
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Norm Nilson was a rugby league player.
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Norm Nilson was Australian.
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