Candy Nelson

Played For
Troy Haymakers, National Association (1872)
Brooklyn Eckfords, National Association (1872)
New York Mutuals, National Association (1873-1875)
Indianapolis Blues (1878)
Troy Trojans, National League (1879)
Worcester Ruby Legs, National League (1881)
New York Metropolitans, American Association (1883-1887)
New York Giants (1887)
Brooklyn Gladiators, American Association (1890)

Born
John W. Nelson was born on

Died
September 4, 1910, Brooklyn, NY

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  SS

Primary Team:  NY2

Major League Debut
June 11, 1872

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Post-Season Appearances
1884 World Series

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