Harry Nelson

Harry Nelson, a graduate of Massapequa HS, will be inducted into the Cape Cod League Hall of Fame later this month. The ceremony will be at the beautiful Wequasset Resort on November 21. The class includes eight other individuals, including current Pirates SS Kevin Newman and former A’s SS Cliff Pennington. The event was scheduled to occur last year, but was postponed due to covid. Nelson had an incredible year for Bourne in 1964 – he led the league in batting at .390 – a record that still stands. He went 39-for-100, meaning he was 1 hit away from a .400 average. Additionally, he smacked 7 HRs, 7 doubles and drove in 27 runs. Most impressively, he was also a pitcher so he has the distinction of being the only pitcher to lead the league in batting average. Nelson noted tha...