Jim Neilson

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at Madison Square Garden vs Toronto Maple Leafs, circa 1965
at Madison Square Garden vs Toronto Maple Leafs, circa 1965

James Anthony Neilson (Born: November 28, 1940, Big River, Saskatchewan) was a National Hockey League defenceman for the New York Rangers, California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons and completed his career in the World Hockey Association.

Total games played in the NHL, 1023 with 69 goals and 299 assists. He played from 1962–63 season to 1977–78 season in the NHL and 1978–79 in the WHA.

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Preceded by
Joey Johnston
California Golden Seals/Cleveland Barons captains
1975-78, with
Bob Stewart
Succeeded by
Merged with
Minnesota North Stars