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'''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-America|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. |
'''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-America|All-American]] during his last three years. Jeff recorded 23 interceptions and is currently 7th All-Time in NCAA Division I history. Jeff was inducted into the Richmond Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. 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. |
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He is a member of the Buffalo Bills Alumni and the NFL Alumni. During the NFL Season, Jeff is an analyst on WKBW-TV's AM Buffalo, where he discuss the Buffalo Bills Games every Monday Morning at 10 am. He is also the Host of a VioiceAmerica Sports Internet Radio show called "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that airs every Monday at 5 pm Eastern Standard Time. The website to listen to the show is: http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1477 . |
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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. |
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Jeff is also the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo and provides over 2,000 young people with subsidized jobs and job readiness training. |
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Jeff is also an accomplished guitar player and received the Buffalo Music Award for best R & B guitar player in 2006, 2007 and 2008. |
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==External links== |
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| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| US college | Richmond |
| NFL draft | 1979 / round: 4 / pick: 87 |
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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. Jeff was inducted into the Richmond Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. 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 is a member of the Buffalo Bills Alumni and the NFL Alumni. During the NFL Season, Jeff is an analyst on WKBW-TV's AM Buffalo, where he discuss the Buffalo Bills Games every Monday Morning at 10 am. He is also the Host of a VioiceAmerica Sports Internet Radio show called "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that airs every Monday at 5 pm Eastern Standard Time. The website to listen to the show is: http://www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1477 .
Jeff is also the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo and provides over 2,000 young people with subsidized jobs and job readiness training.
Jeff is also an accomplished guitar player and received the Buffalo Music Award for best R & B guitar player in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
External links
- University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame
- Buffalo Bills Alumni Feature
- Jeff Nixon at Billszone.com
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