Lynn Nelson

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Given name: Lynn Bernard Nelson
Nicknames: Line Drive
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 170 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Feb 24, 1905 in Sheldon, ND
Died: Feb 15, 1955 in Kansas City, MO (49 years old)
Debut: Apr 18, 1930

Lynn Bernard Nelson (February 24, 1905 – February 15, 1955) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1933 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Athletics, and Detroit Tigers.

Nelson was good with the bat, posting a .281 batting average (103-for-367) with 42 runs, 5 home runs and 55 RBI in 268 games. He also played 6 games at left field.

Nelson died February 15, 1955.