Legendary Kicker Tom Dempsey dies of Coronavirus

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Tom Dempsey, former NFL record-setting kicker, dies at 73 after battle with coronavirus

Tom Dempsey, former NFL record-setting kicker, dies at 73 after battle with coronavirus

The family of Tom Dempsey says that the longtime NFL kicker — who kicked a then-record 63-yard field goal in 1970 — has died at 73.

www.usatoday.com

His record stood for 43 years.

 

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Tom Dempsey, former NFL record-setting kicker, dies at 73 after battle with coronavirus

Tom Dempsey, former NFL record-setting kicker, dies at 73 after battle with coronavirus

The family of Tom Dempsey says that the longtime NFL kicker — who kicked a then-record 63-yard field goal in 1970 — has died at 73.

www.usatoday.com

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His record stood for 43 years.

I just discovered this post. Thanks for the info, rw. I actually saw a replay of that kick that evening on the news, while waiting in line to get Bobby Hull's autograph at a local furniture store, where a table had been set up for Bobby and a few others. They had a television on close to where things were set up. I remember my dad and I watching that replay. We couldn't believe Tom's kicking foot was actually just half a foot with a special shoe fitted on. I got Bobby's autograph on a hockey stick, which was unfortunately "lost" during one of our moves across the country. We were sure one of the movers stole it, but we couldn't prove it. I sometimes wonder what that stick would've been worth today. It's probably best I DON'T know. And RIP, Mr. Dempsey, a most unique NFL player.