James Nelson (cricketer)

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.

James Nelson
Personal information
Full name
James Archibald Nelson
Born(1873-08-27)27 August 1873
Christchurch, New Zealand
Died1 June 1950(1950-06-01) (aged 76)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1914/15Otago
Only FC17 February 1915 Otago v Southland
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 May 2016

Nelson was born in Christchurch in 1873, the son of John and Margaret Nelson. His only senior cricket match was a fixture between Otago and Southland in February 1915. He scored five runs in his only innings and did not bowl during the match.

Professionally Nelson worked as a police officer. 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.

Nelson died at Christchurch in 1950. He was aged 76.

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