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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.
What NFL quarterback has the NFL combine bench press record?
Brady Quinn
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.
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.
