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Rich Karlis of the Denver Broncos in the 80s was one of the barefoot kickers. Tony Franklin, who kicked with the Eagles, Patriots, and Dolphins in the 80s was another, as was Mike Lansford of the Rams in the 80s.
Paul McFadden with the Eagles, Falcons and Giants played from 1984 to 1989 and was rookie of the year in 1984.
The last full time barefoot kicker in the NFL was Mike Lansford of the Los Angeles Rams whose final game was December 31, 1990.
Rich Karlis' final game for the Detroit Lions was November 11, 1990.
Jeff Wilkins of the 2002 St. Louis Rams kicked barefoot for the first 7 games of the season before putting the shoe back on for Game 8. Wilkins is generally not considered as having kicked barefoot as he wore an ace bandage wrapped around his kicking foot.
Mario Gerhardt, who moved from Austria to the US with his family in the '50s, was the first barefoot place kicker in football as the kicker for the E. Cleveland Shaw HS Cardinals in 1957.
Coach Leo Strang discovered him in gym class. Mario gained national attention and Shaw won its first league championship, with Mario connecting on 34 of 35 extra points. Mario recounts that Coach Strang encouraged him to kick without a shoe because it would be a novelty and attract more fans, which it did.
Mario is presently the soccer coach at Chagrin Falls, HS in Ohio. After HS he attended the US Naval Academy, where he played soccer, and served in Viet Nam.
Coach Strang also recurited another member to that team who at the time was only running track: Tom Matte, who went on to fame at Ohio State then with the Baltimore Colts.
There were actually four of them in NFL history.
The first wes Tony Franklin, then Paul McFadden, as well as Rich Karlis and Mike Lansford.
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Who was 1970 eagle barefoot kicker?
On the Philadelphia Eagles rooster in 1970 was place kicker Mark Mosely, and punter Bill Bradley. I don't remember either of them being barefoot. I do remember Tony Franklin kicking barefoot for Philadelphia in 1979. Paul McFadden was the bare foot kicker for the Eagles from 1984 to 1987.
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker in Super Bowl XIII?
Roy Gerela was the Steelers place kicker in Super Bowl IX, X and XIII.
Who was the New York Giants field goal kicker in 1960?
In 1960, Pat Summerall was the New York Giants place kicker.
Who is the best Kicker in college football?
Alex henery is the best placekicker in the history of the ncaa by far. -You are correct. Alex Henery broke most of the NCAA all time place kicking records. Ridiculous. Kevin Butler is the best kicker in NCAA history. There is ONE placekicker in the NCAA Hall of Fame and it is Kevin Butler.
Who was the Philadelphia Eagles kicker before Gary Anderson?
Eddie Murray. Murray was the place kicker for the Eagles in 1994. Anderson took over in 1995.
Who was 1970 eagle barefoot kicker?
On the Philadelphia Eagles rooster in 1970 was place kicker Mark Mosely, and punter Bill Bradley. I don't remember either of them being barefoot. I do remember Tony Franklin kicking barefoot for Philadelphia in 1979. Paul McFadden was the bare foot kicker for the Eagles from 1984 to 1987.
Who made the first onside kick?
place kicker
Who was the black place kicker in the nfl?
there is no black kicker
In football what place kicker is better to use for a beginner a 1 inch block or a 2 inch block?
a 2 in block is easier but a 1 inch block will teach the kicker to kick off the ground better like the pros
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker in 1997?
Norm Johnson was the Steeler place kicker for the Steelers from 1995-1998.
Names of all the place kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1987?
Nick Lowery was the regular (non-strike) place kicker and James Hamrick was the place kicker for the three replacement player games.
What movie and television projects has Matt Stover been in?
Matt Stover has: Played Himself - Baltimore Ravens Kicker in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Kicker in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Kicker in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Baltimore Ravens Kicker in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Kicker in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Baltimore Ravens Kicker in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Kicker in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - Baltimore Ravens Kicker in "Super Bowl XXXV" in 2001. Played Himself - Indianapolis Colts Place Kicker in "Super Bowl XLIV" in 2010.
Who was the kicker right before Jason Elam?
Jason Elam became the Broncos place kicker in 1993. The Broncos place kicker in 1992 was David Treadwell, who was with the Broncos between 1989-1992.
Was there a place kicker named Bobby Walton in the 1950 era?
I don't know about the 50's But he was a place Kicker for the Steelers in the 70's
What Kicker did Adam Vinatieri replace for the colts?
Mike Vanderjagt, who was the Colts place kicker from 1998-2005.
Who is the place kicker for the colts?
On the 2010 roster, only Adam Vinatieri is listed as kicker.
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker in Super Bowl XIII?
Roy Gerela was the Steelers place kicker in Super Bowl IX, X and XIII.
