Dwayne Nix

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Dwayne Nix
Date of birthOctober 10, 1946
Place of birthKingsville, Texas
Career information
US collegeTexas A&I
Career highlights and awards
AwardsThree Time AP Small College All-America (1966-1968)

Dwayne Nix (born October 10, 1946) was an American football player, in the position of tight end. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He played in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship game. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot, initially flying Bell UH-1 Hueys. He served in the Vietnam War and Gulf War, and retired from the Marine Corps reserves as a colonel.