Norm Nilson Explained

Norm Nilson
Fullname:Norman Donald Nilson
Birth Date:1927
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death Date:18 August
Death Place:Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Club1:South Sydney
Year1start:1948
Year1end:56
Appearances1:24
Tries1:3
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:9
Source:[1]
Updated:18 June 2019

Norman Donald Nilson (1927–2017) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Playing career

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

'Nipper' Nilson later served a period as Souths' club president. [3]

Death

Nilson died on 18 August 2017 at his home at Port Macquarie, New South Wales age 90.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norm Nilson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Norm Nilson. www.ssralmanac.com.
  3. Alan Whitiker/ Glen Hudson:The encyclopedia of rugby league players. 1995 Edition ISBN9781877082931
  4. Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Death Notice - 15 Aug 2017