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Lynn Bernard Nelson (February 24, 1905 – February 15, 1955) was an American professional
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(MLB) from 1933 to 1940 for the
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. Nelson was good with the bat, posting a .281
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(103-for-367) with 42 runs, 5
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and 55 RBI in 268 games. He also played 6 games at left field. Nelson died February 15, 1955.


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