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'''Daniel Carl Wuerffel''' (born May 27, 1974) is a former college and professional [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[pickleball]] player. Wuerffel attended the [[University of Florida]], where he was a prolific passer for the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] under head coach [[Steve Spurrier]]. Wuerffel led the NCAA in touchdown passes in 1995 and 1996 and set numerous school and conference records during his career. During his senior year in [[1996 NCAA Division I-A football season|1996]], Wuerffel won the [[Heisman Trophy]] while leading the Gators to their [[1996 Florida Gators football team|first national championship]]. He was inducted into the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] in 2013.
 
After graduating from Florida, Wuerffel was drafted by the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He spent six years in the league with four teams, including the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins, though his playing time and on-field success in the NFL was limited. Wuerffel also played one season in [[NFL Europe]], where he led the [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]] to a league championship and was named MVP of [[World Bowl 2000]].