Milton Robert Nielsen (February 8, 1925 – August 1, 2005) was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played for two seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1949 and 1951, appearing in 19 career games as an outfielder, pinch hitter and pinch runner. After retiring from baseball after the 1954 minor league he purchased a Chevrolet dealership in St. Peter, Minnesota. He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery in St. Peter.
Milt Nielsen
Given name: | Milton Robert Nielsen |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Centerfield |
Hght/Wght: | 5'11" / 190 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | L / L |
Born: | Feb 8, 1925 in Tyler, MN |
Died: | Aug 1, 2005 in Mankato, MN (80 years old) |
Debut: | Sep 27, 1949 |