Ray Nilsson
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| Ray Nilsson | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Raymond Nilsson | ||
| Born | 26 November 1938 | ||
| Died | 9 October 2026 (aged 87) | ||
| Original team | Melbourne U-19s | ||
| Debut | Round 8, 1960, Melbourne vs. Footscray, at the MCG | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1960–1963 | Melbourne | 41 (44) | |
| 1964–1965 | South Melbourne | 21 (10) | |
| Total | 62 (54) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Raymond Nilsson (26 November 1938 – 9 October 2026) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1960s.
Nilsson was used as a rover and in the forward pocket at Melbourne but played as a wingman when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1964. He was a member of Melbourne's 1960 premiership team, coming off the bench. A good performer in finals football, he kicked a career high four goals in the 1962 Semi Final against Carlton at the MCG.
Nilsson died on 9 October 2026, at the age of 87.
References
- ↑ "Nilsson, Raymond". My Tributes. 15 October 2026. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
Sources
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Ray Nilsson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Ray Nilsson at AustralianFootball.com
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