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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. Jeff set a club record with 4 takeaways in one game (3 interceptions 1 fumble recovery) vs the Miami Dolphins in 1980 to help the Bills snap a 20 game losing streak against Miami. |
'''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. In 1984 Jeff was an NCAA Division I-A First Team Consensus All-American and was selected by the Associated Press, Kodak, and Walter Camp. Jeff recorded 23 interceptions and is currently 7th All-Time in NCAA Division I-A 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. Jeff set a club record with 4 takeaways in one game (3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery) vs the Miami Dolphins in 1980 to help the Bills snap a 20 game losing streak against Miami. |
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During the Buffalo Bills football season, Jeff is a sports analyst on [[WKBW-TV]]'s [[AM Buffalo]]. Jeff also hosts an internet radio show "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that airs every Monday night on VoiceAmerica and he is the host of the blog " |
During the Buffalo Bills football season, Jeff is a sports analyst on [[WKBW-TV]]'s [[AM Buffalo]]. Jeff also hosts an internet radio show "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that airs every Monday night on VoiceAmerica and he is the host of the blog "Fourth and Goal Unites". He currently works as the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo. |
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Jeff was voted the Buffalo Nightlife Magazine 2006, 2007 and 2008 R&B guitar player of the year. |
Jeff was voted the Buffalo Nightlife Magazine 2006, 2007 and 2008 R&B guitar player of the year. |
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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. In 1984 Jeff was an NCAA Division I-A First Team Consensus All-American and was selected by the Associated Press, Kodak, and Walter Camp. Jeff recorded 23 interceptions and is currently 7th All-Time in NCAA Division I-A 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. Jeff set a club record with 4 takeaways in one game (3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery) vs the Miami Dolphins in 1980 to help the Bills snap a 20 game losing streak against Miami.
During the Buffalo Bills football season, Jeff is a sports analyst on WKBW-TV's AM Buffalo. Jeff also hosts an internet radio show "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that airs every Monday night on VoiceAmerica and he is the host of the blog "Fourth and Goal Unites". He currently works as the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo.
Jeff was voted the Buffalo Nightlife Magazine 2006, 2007 and 2008 R&B guitar player of the year.
Jeff is married to Joyce Wilson Nixon and together they have 5 children (Jena Nixon, Jeff Nixon, Charles Wilson, Damien Wilson, Libran Wilson).
External links
- University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame
- Buffalo Bills Alumni Feature
- Jeff Nixon at Billszone.com
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