Frederick Lenar Nixon (born September 22, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Biography Nixon was born Frederick Lenar Nixon on September 22, 1958, in Camilla, Georgia. He attended Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Florida.
College career He played at the collegiate level at the University of Oklahoma.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers Nixon was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL draft and played two seasons with the team. He returned for a third season, but was placed on the injured reserve list with a stress fracture of the foot on August 24, 1982, through the entire 1982 season.Cribs quits Bills The Bryan Times, accessed December 7, 2013 The Packers released him on March 2, 1983.Packers Waive Former Sooner NEWSOK, accessed December 7, 2013
Oklahoma Outlaws Nixon signed with the Oklahoma Outlaws of the USFL on October 11, 1983.Outlaws sign ex-sooner NEWSOK, accessed December 7, 2013 On January 26, 1984, while at training camp in Tampa, Florida he was hospitalized with heat exhaustion. Shortly after his illness, Nixon retired from the team.Photos Will Offer Clues on Those Outlaws Will Keep for 1984 NEWSOK, accessed December 7, 2013
Orlando Renegades Nixon signed with the Orlando Renegades of the USFL in November 1984.Sports shorts The Lewiston Daily Sun, accessed December 7, 2013
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