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Gifford Nielsen was born on 25 October, 1954 in Provo, Utah, U.S., is a Stanley Gifford Nielsen is football quarterback. Discover Gifford Nielsen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

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Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 25 October 1954
Birthday 25 October
Birthplace Provo, Utah, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Gifford Nielsen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Gifford Nielsen height is 1.93 m .

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Height 1.93 m
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Who Is Gifford Nielsen's Wife?

His wife is Wendy Olson (m. 1975)

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Wife Wendy Olson (m. 1975)
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Children 6

Gifford Nielsen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gifford Nielsen worth at the age of 69 years old? Gifford Nielsen’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Gifford Nielsen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1954

Stanley Gifford Nielsen (born October 25, 1954) is an American former football quarterback who played professionally for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL).

1978

Nielsen was selected in the third round of the 1978 NFL Draft (73rd overall) by the Houston Oilers, the team with which he spent his entire NFL career, six seasons as a part-time quarterback.

Nielsen served as backup to Dan Pastorini in 1978 and 1979 and to Ken Stabler in 1980 and 1981.

1982

He played the most games in his last two seasons, 1982–1983, when he shared quarterbacking duties with Archie Manning and Oliver Luck.

1984

From 1984 to 1987, he served as a color commentator on Oilers radio broadcasts.

Nielsen was the sports director at CBS affiliate KHOU in Houston from 1984 to 2009.

He also made an appearance in P.D.Q. Bach in Houston: We Have a Problem! as a color commentator alongside Peter Schickele during a sketch of Beethoven's Fifth, in which the performance was done as if it were a mock football/hockey game.

Nielsen has served in the LDS Church in many capacities, including elders quorum president, bishop, president of the Houston Texas South Stake, mission president's counselor, and area seventy.

1994

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

2009

He was the sports director of KHOU in Houston from 1984 until March 31, 2009.

2013

He has been a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since April 2013.

Nielsen grew up in Provo, Utah, and attended Provo High School, playing as the school's quarterback.

Nielsen remained in Provo and attended Brigham Young University, where he was an All-American quarterback for the Cougars under head coach LaVell Edwards.

He was released as an area seventy on April 6, 2013, and called as a general authority and member of the First Quorum of the Seventy.

Among his assignments, Nielsen served for a time in the presidency of the church's Pacific Area.

2019

Since August 2019, Nielsen has been the president of the church's North America Central Area.

Nielsen was the master of ceremonies at the "100 Years of Scouting" celebration at Minute Maid Park in Texas.