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 careeredit
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 lifeedit
Since his football career ended, he now works in the pest control industry. He enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and many sports.[5]
Referencesedit
^"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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hans, nielsen, american, football, hans, jorgen, nielsen, born, november, 1952, former, american, football, kicker, played, chicago, bears, national, football, league, played, college, football, michigan, state, university, hans, nielsenno, 6position, kickerpe. 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 Hans NielsenNo 6Position KickerPersonal informationBorn 1952 11 18 November 18 1952 age 71 Vejle DenmarkHeight 5 ft 11 in 1 80 m Weight 165 lb 75 kg Career informationHigh school ManisteeCollege Michigan StateUndrafted 1978Career historyAtlanta Falcons 1978 Philadelphia Eagles 1979 1 Chicago Bears 1981 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awardsFirst team All Big Ten 1977 Career NFL statisticsField goals made 0Field goal attempts 2Extra points made 8Extra points attempted 8Player stats at PFR Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 3 Personal life 4 ReferencesCollege career editNielsen 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 editNielsen 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 editSince 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 nbsp This biographical article relating to an American football kicker is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hans Nielsen American football amp oldid 1225456462, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
