David Nelson (rugby league)
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| Full name | David Nelson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 September 1962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 22 July 2001 (aged 38) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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David Nelson (8 September 1962 – 22 July 2001) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Sheffield Eagles, Huddersfield, Castleford and Wakefield Trinity, as a wing.[1][2][3][4]
Background
David Nelson worked in engineering. He was shot and murdered aged 38 in the Wilson's Arms public house, Moresdale Lane, Seacroft, Leeds.[5]
Playing career
Challenge Cup Final appearances
David Nelson played on the
1992 Challenge Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1992, in front of a crowd of 77,386.[6]
County Cup Final appearances
David Nelson played on the wing in Castleford's 26-6 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1991–92 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 20 October 1991, in front of a crowd of 8,916.
Club career
David Nelson was transferred from Sheffield Eagles to Castleford on 27 August 1991.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ISBN 978-0752418957
- ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 6 May 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Man jailed for shooting rugby star". bbc.co.uk. 13 May 2002. Retrieved 1 January 2003.
- ^ "2nd May 1992: Wigan 28 Castleford 12 (Challenge Cup Final)". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
External links
- David Nelson Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
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