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The longest field goal in NFL history is 63 yards made by Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam.
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Who was Tom Dempsey the NFL place kicker?
This young man kicked for the New Orleans Saints in the 1970s. His claim to fame was that he kicked the longest field goal in NFL history up to that time. Tom was born with part of his kicking foot missing. He wore a special shoe that many felt gave him and advantage (flat toe). The was before soccer style kicking became popular in the NFL. Tom Dempsey played 11 seasons between 1969-1979 for the Saints, Eagles, Rams, Oilers, and Bills. As of the 2007 season, he holds the NFL record for longest field goal made at 63 yards (this record has been tied by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998). He was born without toes on his right foot, which was his kicking foot, and wore a kicking shoe with a straight 'toe' area. He is currently a school teacher in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana. If you click on the 'Tom Dempsey Shoe' link on this page, you can see a picture of his kicking shoe.
Who was the NFL kicker that a wooden foot?
None that I've ever heard of. Maybe you're thinking of Tom Dempsey, who was born without toes on his kicking foot and had a special shoe made for him. Dempsey is famous for kicking the longest field goal (63 yards) in NFL history.
What NFL quarterback has the NFL combine bench press record?
Brady Quinn
Can there be a delay of game on a kickoff in the NFL?
Yes. If the team kicking the ball does not kickoff before the play clock has expired.
Who has the record for the loudest crowd in the NFL?
The Seattle Seahawks.
Is barefoot kicking still legal in the NFL?
no
What are the release dates for NFL Films Presents - 1967 Kicking Triangles?
NFL Films Presents - 1967 Kicking Triangles was released on: USA: 27 October 2003
What yard line does the nfl use for kicking off?
The 30-yard line of the team kicking the ball off.
How old is Tom Dempsey?
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey is 70 years old (birthdate: January 12, 1947). Despite a handicapped kicking foot, he held the NFL record for longest field goal (63 yards) for 28 years. The 2013-2017 record is only 1 yard more.
Who was Tom Dempsey the NFL place kicker?
This young man kicked for the New Orleans Saints in the 1970s. His claim to fame was that he kicked the longest field goal in NFL history up to that time. Tom was born with part of his kicking foot missing. He wore a special shoe that many felt gave him and advantage (flat toe). The was before soccer style kicking became popular in the NFL. Tom Dempsey played 11 seasons between 1969-1979 for the Saints, Eagles, Rams, Oilers, and Bills. As of the 2007 season, he holds the NFL record for longest field goal made at 63 yards (this record has been tied by Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998). He was born without toes on his right foot, which was his kicking foot, and wore a kicking shoe with a straight 'toe' area. He is currently a school teacher in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana. If you click on the 'Tom Dempsey Shoe' link on this page, you can see a picture of his kicking shoe.
What is a franchise record?
A franchise record is a record that is just on a team not in the NFL
When was the packers first NFL championship and what was their record when they won that NFL championship?
1929 with a record of 12-0-1.
What is the record for repeat championships in the NFL?
Pittsburgh is the NFL that has the record of two repeat championships in the NFL. There are six other teams that have own a repeat championship once.
What NFL fullback has the NFL bench press record?
herschel walker
Who was the NFL kicker that a wooden foot?
None that I've ever heard of. Maybe you're thinking of Tom Dempsey, who was born without toes on his kicking foot and had a special shoe made for him. Dempsey is famous for kicking the longest field goal (63 yards) in NFL history.
What NFL quarterback has the NFL combine bench press record?
Brady Quinn
What year did tony Franklin start kicking for NFL football?
The barefooted placekicker from Texas A&M was selected in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
