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Ray Nelson

1875 – 1961

American baseball player

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Lived 1875 – 1961 (aged 85). Ray Nelson was an American baseball player.

Raymond Nelson Kellogg (known professionally as Ray "Kell" Nelson; August 4, 1875 – January 8, 1961) was an American Major League Baseball infielder for the New York Giants in 1901. He went to Amherst College and was captain of the school's baseball team. Following his baseball career, he taught for several years at Morris High School. He coached the NYU Violets baseball team for several years using his last name, Kellogg.

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Amherst College
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Nelson?

American baseball player (1875–1961)

When was Ray Nelson born?

Ray Nelson was born on 4 August 1875 in Holyoke.

When did Ray Nelson die?

Ray Nelson died on 8 January 1961 in Mount Vernon.

What was Ray Nelson's occupation?

Ray Nelson was a baseball player.

What nationality was Ray Nelson?

Ray Nelson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Nelson

· Wikidata: Q7297889

· DBpedia: Ray Nelson (baseball)

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