James 'Boyd' Nelson
NCAA championship record, 1939. Regular-season results are not included.
James 'Boyd' Nelson wrestled for Oklahoma State at the 1939 NCAA championships and went 4–1. Nelson placed second at 165 lb in 1939.
1tournament
4wins
1loss
0individual titles
1win by fall
NCAA career
| Year | School | Weight | Finish | W–L | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Oklahoma State | 165 | 2nd | 4–1 | 5 bouts |
Every NCAA bout · 5
| Round | W/L | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 · 165 lb | |||
| Round of 16 | W | Bill Perry · Lafayette (PA) | Fall 3:43 |
| Quarterfinal | L | Henry Matthes · Lehigh (PA) | Dec (no score) |
| 2nd-place bout | W | Don Bachman · Penn State | Medical forfeit |
| Consolation round 5 | W | Clarence Claugus · Ohio | Dec (no score) |
| Consolation semifinal | W | Chauncey McDaniel · Indiana (IN) | Medical forfeit |
Cite this page: “James 'Boyd' Nelson”, March Matness, NCAA Division I championship record, release affad6e7. https://www.marchmatness.app/wrestlers/wr_74djtbkn454oivcr/james-boyd-nelson