Battling Nelson (1882 – 1954)

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Battling Nelson (1882 – 1954)

Nickname: “The Durable Dane”
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Weight Class: Lightweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 73 – 16 – 19 (40 KOs)
Years Active: 1896 – 1917

Biography
A two-time Lightweight Champion, Battling Nelson was known for unbreakable toughness and his wars with Joe Gans and Ad Wolgast.

In the Hobby
Nelson appears prominently in early T220 and Ogden’s series.

Rookie & Early Issues
1909 T220 Prizefighters (USA): true rookie card.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1909 T220 Prizefighters
Rookie Year: 1909
Recent Notable Sales: 1909 T220 (PSA 5) — $2,750 (2023)

Legacy
Nelson’s rookie symbolizes the gritty warrior spirit of the early 20th century — a key lightweight collectible.

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