About Tommy Nelson
Lived 1917 – 1973 (aged 56). Tommy Nelson was an American baseball player.
Tom Cousineau Nelson (May 1, 1917 – September 24, 1973) was an American Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Boston Braves in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie was a native of Chicago.
Nelson is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 17, 1945 (Opening Day), against the New York Giants at Braves Field. In 40 games he hit .165 (20-for-121) with 6 runs batted in and 6 runs scored, and his fielding percentage in 114 total chances was .904.
He died in 1973 in San Diego, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Nelson?
American baseball player (1917-1973)
When was Tommy Nelson born?
Tommy Nelson was born on 1 May 1917 in Chicago.
When did Tommy Nelson die?
Tommy Nelson died on 24 September 1973 in San Diego.
What was Tommy Nelson's occupation?
Tommy Nelson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Tommy Nelson?
Tommy Nelson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Nelson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Nelson. https://biography.guide/tommy-nelson/
MLA: "Tommy Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-nelson/.
Chicago: "Tommy Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tommy-nelson/.
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