Hans Nielsen (American football)

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 Nielsen
No. 6
Position:Kicker
Personal information
Born: (1952-11-18) November 18, 1952
Vejle, Denmark
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school:Manistee
College:Michigan State
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Field goals made:0
Field goal attempts:2
Extra points made:8
Extra points attempted:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

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.[1]

Professional career

Nielsen's first and only season 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.[2] 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.[3]

Personal life

Since his football career ended, he now works in the pest control industry. He enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and many sports.[4]

References
  1. "Hans Nielsen college statistics". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  2. "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.
  3. "Hans Nielsen NFL statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  4. "Hans Nielsen". Smithereen.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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