About Jack Nix
Lived 1928 – 2024 (aged 95). Jack Nix was an American american football player.
Jack Louis Nix (born Niksch; May 7, 1928 – April 11, 2024) was an American professional football player who was an end in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Nix was born in Gary, Indiana. He attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, California, and played college football at the University of Southern California. Nix was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 20th round of the 1950 NFL draft.
Nix married Celia May Park of Regina in 1952. He died on April 11, 2024, at the age of 95.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Nix?
American and Canadian football player (born 1928)
When was Jack Nix born?
Jack Nix was born on 7 May 1928 in Gary.
When did Jack Nix die?
Jack Nix died on 11 April 2024.
What was Jack Nix's occupation?
Jack Nix was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Nix?
Jack Nix was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Nix (American football, born 1928)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Nix. https://biography.guide/jack-nix/
MLA: "Jack Nix." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-nix/.
Chicago: "Jack Nix." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-nix/.
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