James Nelson (cricketer)
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Fullname
James Archibald Nelson
Born27 August 1873
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died1 June 1950 (aged 76)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand
1914/15Otago
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Archibald Nelson |
| Born | 27 August 1873 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Died | 1 June 1950 (aged 76) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1914/15 | Otago |
| Only FC | 17 February 1915 Otago v Southland |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 May 2016 | |
James Archibald Nelson (27 August 1873 – 1 June 1950) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played one first-class match for Otago in 1914/15.[1]
Nelson was born in Christchurch in 1873, the son of John and Margaret Nelson.[1][2] His only senior cricket match was a fixture between Otago and Southland in February 1915.[a] He scored five runs in his only innings and did not bowl during the match.[5]
Professionally Nelson worked as a police officer.[6] In club cricket, he played for the West Christchurch club as a bowler between 1915/16 and 1917/18, playing at a time when many younger players had joined the war effort.[5][7]
Nelson died at Christchurch in 1950. He was aged 76.[1]
