About Tom Nelson
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 74). Tom Nelson was an australian rules football player.
Tom Nelson (3 February 1883 – 3 July 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Nelson wrote the lyrics to the club song, "Good Old Collingwood Forever" to tune of "Goodbye, Dolly Gray".
Early life
Tom Nelson was born on 3 February 1883 in Footscray, Victoria in southern Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Nelson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Tom Nelson born?
Tom Nelson was born on 3 February 1883 in Footscray.
When did Tom Nelson die?
Tom Nelson died on 3 July 1957 in Coburg.
What was Tom Nelson's occupation?
Tom Nelson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Nelson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Nelson. https://biography.guide/tom-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-nelson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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