| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth | 26 November 1938 |
| Recruited from | Melbourne U-19s |
| Height and weight | 177 cm / 68 kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 8, 1960, Melbourne v. Footscray, at the MCG |
| Team(s) |
Melbourne (1960-63)
South Melbourne (1964-65)
Total - 62 Games, 54 Goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 1965 season | |
Ray Nilsson (born 26 November 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the VFL during the early 1960s.
Nilsson was used as a rover and in the forward pocket at Melbourne but played as a wingman when he crossed to South Melbourne in 1964. He had been a member of Melbourne's 1960 premiership team, coming off the bench. A good performer in finals football, he kicked a career high four goals in the 1962 Semi Final against Carlton at the MCG.
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