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George William Nelson Sr.

1930-

 
 
George William Nelson Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
1. George William Nelson Sr. Marker
Inscription. An Atlantic City native, who served on the Atlantic City Police Department from 1958 to 1984, retiring with the rank of captain. His last assignment was Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police. He once commanded the City's internationally reputed Major Crime Squad. Reflecting on his time with this unit, he authored two books, "Home Boy" and "Living to Die" each centered on high profile murder cases. Nelson achieved success as a boxer. He won the Pennsylvania State Diamond Belt and the Golden Gloves Championship as a light heavyweight in 1948, the same year he made an unsuccessful bid for the XIV Olympiad in London. After turning pro in 1952, he stopped Joe Rowan in the first round at Madison Square Garden on a historic boxing card that featured Billy Graham and Joe Giardello. As a member of the American Pool Players Association, he made it to the 8-ball playoffs in Roebling, New Jersey. Nelson attended the Atlantic City Technical High School and graduated from Atlantic Community College with honors in 1982 with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice.
 
Erected by City of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 
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In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, City of Atlantic City series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
 
Location. 39° 21.668′ N, 74° 26.105′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is at the intersection of Artic Avenue and N. Ohio Avenue on Artic Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clifford J. Newsome (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Campbell (about 500 feet away); Norma Smallwood (about 500 feet away); Ruth Malcomson (about 500 feet away); Fay Lanphier (about 500 feet away); Margaret Gorman (about 500 feet away); Marilyn Meseke (about 500 feet away); Bette Cooper (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.
 
George William Nelson Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
2. George William Nelson Sr. Marker
George William Nelson Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis
3. George William Nelson Sr. Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.   3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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