Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Nilo Murtinho Braga , best known as Nilo ( April 3 , 1903 -- February 7 , 1975 ) was a Brazilian footballer in forward striker role .
Simplified: Nilo Murtinho Braga ( born 3 April , 1903 ) is a former Brazilian football player .