Hans Nielsen (American football)
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| Position: | Kicker | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 18, 1952 Vejle, Denmark | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Manistee | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1978 | ||||||||
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Hans Jorgen Nielsen (born November 18, 1952) is a former American football kicker who played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State University.
College career[edit]
Nielsen played college football at Michigan State from 1976–1977. In his collegiate career, he made 54-of-57 extra point attempts and 28-of-50 field goal attempts.[2]
Professional career[edit]
Nielsen's only season that he played was with the Chicago Bears in 1981. In week 5, his last career game against the Minnesota Vikings, he made all three extra-point attempts but missed a game-tying field goal resulting in a 21-24 loss.[3] He was released after the miss, playing in 3 games with the team. Overall, he made 0-of-2 field goals and 8-of-8 extra-point attempts.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Since his football career ended, he now works in the pest control industry. He enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and many sports.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "1979 Philadelphia Eagles Media Guide". 1979. p. 66.
- ^ "Hans Nielsen college statistics". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "The Minnesota Vikings said they had won, but the Chicago Bears insisted they had time for a 27-yard field goal attempt by Hans Nielsen". UPI.com. October 4, 1981.
- ^ "Hans Nielsen NFL statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Hans Nielsen". Smithereen.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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