Norman Donald Nilson (1927–2017) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Norman Donald Nilson | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1927 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 18 August 2017 (aged 89–90) Port Macquarie, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 18 June 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing career edit
Norm "Nipper' Nilson was the Souths' reserve grade captain was called into the front row for Souths NSWRFL grand final 12–11 win over Newtown in 1955.[2]
Post playing edit
'Nipper' Nilson later served a period as Souths' club president. [3]
Death edit
Nilson died on 18 August 2017 at his home at Port Macquarie, New South Wales age 90.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Norm Nilson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Norm Nilson". www.ssralmanac.com.
- ^ Alan Whitiker/ Glen Hudson:The encyclopedia of rugby league players. 1995 Edition ISBN 9781877082931
- ^ Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Death Notice - 15 Aug 2017
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