Jim Neilson (full name: Jim Neilson; no nicknames) played defenseman from 1963 until 1978 for the New York Rangers, California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons. He played for the Rangers from 1963 - 1974, Golden Seals from 1975 - 1976 and Barons from 1977 - 1978. Over 16 seasons, he played 1023 games, scored 69 goals, and made 299 assists. Born in Big River, Saskatchewan on November 28, 1940, Neilson stands 6-2 and weighs 205 lbs.