Bulldogs History Database
Barry Nelson
| Player # | 196 |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Punchy |
| Position | Front Row, Second Row |
| Debut | 1954: Round 1 vs Newtown |
| Other Clubs | Newtown |
| Rep | NSW Res(1) |
Barry Nelson joined Canterbury in 1950 as a second rower.
In 1950, Barry was a regular member of the third grade team before securing a regular reserve grade spot in 1951.
Barry played for Wollongong in 1952 before returning to Canterbury in 1953.
In 1954, Barry started the season playing first grade and became a regular member of the team. In 1955, Barry began the season in the second row but by the end of the season had progressed to the front row.
In 1956, Barry played for Gilgandra before returning to Canterbury in 1958 to play reserve grade.
In 1959, Barry secured a regular spot in first grade and in 1960, played one game for NSW in which he suffered a broken jaw.
Missing most of the 1960 season, Barry missed the semi-final series. After having his 1961 season cut short by injury, Barry joined Newtown in 1962 and 1963 to play 33 games.
Barry played one more season with Wollongong in 1964 before retiring.
Barry became a member of the football club board and was President from 1982 to 2002.
He is a Life Member of the Club and in 2004, he was nominated for the Berries to Bulldogs 70 Year Team of Champions.
In June 2008, "Punchy" was named Manager of the NSW Police Team of the Century.
"The Club was delighted to learn of Punchy's appointment as Team Manager of the NSW Police Team of the century."
"It is a wonderful achievement and recognition of his enormous contribution to the game of rugby league." said Bulldogs CEO Todd Greenberg.
Nelson was a long standing member of the police force during his playing career.
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