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

Norm Nilson
Personal information
Full nameNorman Donald Nilson
Born1927
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died18 August 2017 (aged 89–90)
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionProp, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1948–56 South Sydney 24 3 0 0 9
Source: [1]
As of 18 June 2019

Playing career

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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

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

Death

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

References

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  1. ^ "Norm Nilson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "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 ISBN 9781877082931
  4. ^ Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Death Notice - 15 Aug 2017