Personal information | |||
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Full name | Anthony James Nelson | ||
Date of birth | 12 April 1930 | ||
Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1951–1954 | Newport County | 19 | (6) |
1954–1956 | Bristol City | 0 | (0) |
1956–1965 | Bournemouth | 194 | (1) |
Total | 213 | (6) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
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