Cordner Nelson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cordner Nelson

American publisher and writer

Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1918

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of Death: 26-Oct-2009

Profession: journalist, sportswriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Cordner Nelson (August 6, 1918 in San Diego, California – October 26, 2009 in Carmel, California ) was an American publisher and writer.
In 1948, after graduating from the College of the Pacific he was a co-founder of Track and Field News, along with his brother Bert.
The upstart magazine's first headquarters were brother Bert's garage in San Bruno, California.
The magazine covers the sport of Track and Field and other aspects of the umbrella of Athletics.
The monthly magazine has declared itself to be "The Bible of the Sport." Cordner served as publisher of the magazine until 1969. In 1985, he co-authored "The Milers", which covers the history of the mile and 1500 metres races from the 19th century until 1984. Nelson was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1988.