Candy Nelson debuted on June 11, 1872, playing for the Troy Haymakers at Haymakers' Grounds; he played his final game on August 25, 1890, playing for the Brooklyn Gladiators at Ridgewood Park.
Nelson Briles debuted on April 19, 1965 and played his final game on September 13, 1978.
Nelson Burbrink debuted on June 5, 1955 and played his final game on September 21, 1955.
Nelson Chittum debuted on August 17, 1958 and played his final game on May 4, 1960.
Nelson Figueroa debuted on June 3, 2000 and played his final game on May 9, 2011.
Candy Cummings debuted on April 22, 1872 and played his final game on August 18, 1877.
Candy Nelson played in 19 games at short stop for the Indianapolis Blues in 1878, starting in none of them. He made 19 putouts, had 50 assists, and committed 13 errors, equivalent to .684 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had one double play.
NFL player Reggie Nelson played for Florida.
NFL player Corey Nelson played for Oklahoma.
NFL player David Nelson played for Florida.
Candy Harris debuted on April 13, 1967, playing for the at ; he played his final game on April 27, 1967, playing for the at .
Candy Nelson played in 5 games at third base for the New York Mutuals in 1873, starting in none of them. He made 6 putouts, had 11 assists, and committed 7 errors, equivalent to 1.4 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had one double play.
Candy Nelson played in 23 games at third base for the New York Mutuals in 1875, starting in none of them. He made 41 putouts, had 50 assists, and committed 22 errors, equivalent to .957 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had one double play.