David M. Nelson papers 1936–1991 1951–1991

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David M. Nelson papers 1936–1991 1951–1991

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The David M. Nelson papers document the military, athletic, coaching, and administrative careers of twentieth century American football rules authority and former University of Delaware coach and administrator, David Moir Nelson.

42 linear feet; (38 boxes)

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University of Delaware Library - Special Collections

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Nelson, David M., 1920-1991

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Renowned football rules authority and former University of Delaware coach and administrator, David Moir Nelson was born April 29, 1920, in Detroit, Michigan. From 1935 to 1938 Nelson attended Northwestern High School in Detroit, where he was a three-sport athlete, playing basketball, baseball, and football. In 1938 Nelson accomplished a boyhood goal by enrolling at the University of Michigan. An outstanding student and athlete, the 5’-7” and ...