Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Don Nehlen
- Induction:
- 1978
- Class:
- 1958
Don Nehlen helped Bowling Green compile a 21-2-4 record as Falcons' quarterback, including a MAC title in 1956 and second place finishes in 1955 and 1957. He was a two-time, All-MAC second-team selection.
Nehlen returned to BGSU as the defensive coordinator in 1965, and became the head coach in 1968 and posted a 53-35-4 record during his nine-year tenure.
Nehlen was named the 1993 National Coach of the Year in leading the West Virginia Mountaineers to their second undefeated regular-season in six years (11-0 in 1988 and 1993).
Don Nehlen was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.
Nehlen returned to BGSU as the defensive coordinator in 1965, and became the head coach in 1968 and posted a 53-35-4 record during his nine-year tenure.
Nehlen was named the 1993 National Coach of the Year in leading the West Virginia Mountaineers to their second undefeated regular-season in six years (11-0 in 1988 and 1993).
Don Nehlen was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.
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