Norman Nielson
South African soccer player
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| Intro | South African soccer player | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| was | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 6 November 1928, Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Death | 1 January 2002 (aged 73 years) | |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
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Biography
Norman Frederick Nielson (6 November 1928 – 1 January 2002) was a South African professional footballer who played as a centre half.
Career
Born in Johannesburg, Nielson played for Arcadia Shepherds, Charlton Athletic, Derby County, Bury, Hull City, Corby Town, Gresley Rovers, Hinckley Athletic, Long Eaton United and Ripley Miners Welfare. He was one of three South African footballers to play for Hull City in the 1950s, the others being Alf Ackerman and Neil Cubie.