[1] After high school, he played college football at Appalachian State University (1985–1988), where he also was the all-time leading scorer with 277 points.
[3] He also tried to make the Kansas City Chiefs' roster the following year, but was cut, then the following year was hired by the Buffalo Bills as a potential replacement for Scott Norwood after his infamous wide-right kick in Super Bowl XXV (the Bills nonetheless decided to keep Norwood for one more season instead).
In 2005, Nittmo was invited to the Ottawa Renegades' training camp, but was cut prior to the start of the season.
"[5] Nittmo's celebrity continued when, in 1999, he appeared as the kicker in the football movie Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday.
[8] In 2017, as part of a meeting arranged by The Buffalo News, Mary Lois went to Björn's home in Arizona, where he explained his absence and behavior; he stated that he mainly lives alone and is self-employed for his children's safety, that the short-term memory loss has been a hindrance to his employability, and that attempts to treat his condition have so far not succeeded.