Leroy "Tim” Nelson was born in 1907 in Woodstock, New Brunswick.

 In the 1920’s and 1930’s when Tim was at the height of his athletic abilities, he played baseball, softball, hockey and bowled for the Town of Woodstock teams. In later years he golfed and curled. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. Tim was a born athlete with skills that surpassed his physical size.

 Much of Tim Nelson’s life was dedicated to sharing the skills and knowledge of the sports he loved with others with no monetary gain. His life, as an athlete and coach, was an example to many young athletes who were later to excel in their chosen sports.

Tim lived by the golden rule and led by faultless example. His talents were never recorded in record books, but his greatness is recorded in the hearts of all who knew his generosity and his gentle manner.

 Leroy "Tim” Nelson was an exceptional athlete and an exceptional man.

~ INDUCTION MAY 11, 1996 ~