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Gifford Nielsen
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Quarterback, BYU, to 1977

Gifford Nielsen

Born
Oct 25, 1954, in Provo, Utah

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Gifford Nielsen played quarterback at BYU (to 1977). He finished sixth in the 1976 Heisman vote. The Houston Oilers took Nielsen in round 3, No. 73 overall in the 1978 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

Best season
1976
WAC Offensive Player of the Year and National leader in passing touchdowns (29)
National rank
No. 1
In the nation in passing touchdowns, 1976
Drafted
No. 73
Round 3, 1978 NFL Draft (Houston Oilers)

Honors

Team titles: WAC champions, 1976

All-America: FWAA 1976; AP second team 1976; UPI second team 1976

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