David Nelson (rugby league)


David Nelson was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Sheffield Eagles, Huddersfield, Castleford and Wakefield Trinity, as a, i.e. number 2 or 5.

Background

David Nelson worked in engineering. He was shot and murdered aged 38 in the Wilson's Arms public house, Moresdale Lane, Seacroft, Leeds.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

David Nelson played, i.e. number 5, in Castleford's 12-28 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Challenge Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1992, in front of a crowd of 77,386.

County Cup Final appearances

David Nelson played, i.e. number 5, in Castleford's 26-6 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1991–92 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 20 October 1991, in front of a crowd of 8,916.

Club career

David Nelson was transferred from Sheffield Eagles to Castleford on 27 August 1991.