Nelson Thomas Potter (August 23, 1911 - September 30, 1990) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1936), Philadelphia Athletics (1938-41 and 1948), Boston Red Sox (1941), St. Louis Browns (1943-48) and Boston Braves (1948-49).

Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Potter was a member of pennant-winning teams with the Browns (1944 American League pennant) and the Braves (1948 National League pennant). He led the American League in earned runs allowed, with (144) in 1939.

Potter finished ninth in voting for the 1944 American League MVP, with a 19-7 win-loss record, 16 complete games, three shutouts, and a 2.83 ERA. In 12 seasons, he compiled a 92-97 win-loss record, six shutouts, 22 saves, and a 3.99 ERA.

Potter was a screwball pitcher.

He had two sons and a daughter: Nelson Jr., James, and Barbara. Potter died in his hometown of Mount Morris at the age of 79.

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