Mike Nixon


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Position: RB
Date of Birth: November 21, 1911
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 181 lbs
First Team: PIT (1935)
Last Team: BRK (1942)

Running Back Stats

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Mike Nixon - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: November 21, 1911
Position: Running Back (RB)

Career Timeline

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 1935 - 1938
  • Brooklyn Dodgers: 1940 - 1942

Career Highlights

  • Started his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1935, contributing as a running back during the early years of the franchise.
  • Played a pivotal role during his tenure with the Steelers, helping to establish the team’s foundation in the league.
  • Joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940, continuing to showcase his skills as a reliable running back.

Additional Information

  • Nixon played during a time when the NFL was still developing its identity and fan base.
  • His career spanned some of the early years of professional football, a period characterized by significant changes in the sport.

Legacy

Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Mike Nixon contributed to the growth of the NFL and laid groundwork for future players in the league.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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