Jeff Nixon
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Jeff Nixon | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Date of birth: | October 13, 1956 |
| Place of birth: | Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Defensive back |
| College: | Richmond |
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 4 / Pick: 87 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1979-1984 | Buffalo Bills |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Jeffry Allen Nixon (born October 13, 1956 in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany) is a former professional American football player for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. Born in Germany, Nixon spent his high school days in Virginia, attending Gar-Field Senior High School. He played college football at the University of Richmond from 1975-1978, where he was an All-American during his last three years. Jeff recorded 23 interceptions and is currently 7th All-Time in NCAA Division I history. He played for the Bills from 1979-1984 until a career-ending knee injury. Jeff led the team with 6 interceptions in his rookie year. In 1980 he was Sports Illustrated Defensive Player of the Month for September.
He currently serves as head of the Buffalo Bills Alumni and is a frequent guest on WKBW-TV's AM Buffalo. He is also the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo.
[edit] External links
- University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame
- Buffalo Bills Alumni Feature
- Jeff Nixon at Billszone.com
 |
This biographical article relating to an American football defensive back born in the 1950s is a stub. You can help by expanding it. |
