Nelson Turnell
Nelson Turnell

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductee Nelson Turnell was an accomplished tennis player but he was also dedicated to teaching the sport in the Jamestown, New York area for over 30 years free of charge.

Of Nelson Turnell's many students, one who enjoyed success in tennis was his own son, Dan. This page is dedicated to Dan, one of Nelson's greatest on court achievements.

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