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Parents are Walther (cleaning contractor) and Mabel Hansen ... wife's name is Carol ... majoring in business managment.
High School - Another fine athlete out of Granite High, Dan was defensive end and tight end, and was voted MVP lineman on the team two years ago ... coached by Darold Simmons (Utah) ... was all-state ... had a 3.4 GPA.
Impressed coaches as a JV regular ... went to Tangerine Bowl.
Saw action in '77 but mostly backed up All-WAC Keith Uperesa.
Was a starter for all of the Cougars' games ... was cited by coaches as offensice lineman-of-the-game against Oregon.