Francis Nelson was a Canadian professional hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1926 to 1940. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1902 and began playing hockey at a young age. Nelson was a natural athlete and excelled in all sports, but hockey was his true passion. He began his professional career with the Winnipeg Monarchs of the Manitoba Professional Hockey League in 1924.

Nelson was known for his speed and agility on the ice, as well as his ability to score goals. He was a prolific scorer and was the first player in the NHL to score 20 goals in a season. He was also the first player to score a hat trick in the NHL. Nelson was a two-time NHL All-Star and was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team in 1932.

Nelson was traded to the New York Americans in 1934 and played for them until 1940. He was an integral part of the team and helped them reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 1936. He retired from the NHL in 1940 and went on to coach the Winnipeg Monarchs in the Manitoba Senior Hockey League.

Nelson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947 in recognition of his outstanding career. He was the first Manitoba-born player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1983. Francis Nelson was a talented and dedicated hockey player who made a lasting impact on the game. His legacy lives on in the Hockey Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1947.

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