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Thomas John Dempsey (January 12, 1947 – April 4, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills.
Apr 5, 2020 · Tom Dempsey, a journeyman NFL kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to...
Aug 20, 2023 · He was a one-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro and received the George Halas Award in 1971 for overcoming adversity to succeed in the NFL. Additionally, Dempsey’s 63-yard field goal in 1970 set a league record. A replica of his kicking shoe is on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Apr 4, 2020 · Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey died Saturday of complications from the novel coronavirus. In 1970, Dempsey kicked a 63-yard field goal, a record that would stand for 43 years.
Apr 5, 2020 · Tom Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot or fingers on his right hand but played for 11 N.F.L. seasons as a place-kicker and was remembered for his game-winning, 63-yard field...
Apr 5, 2020 · NEW ORLEANS — Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling...
Nov 8, 2023 · Here is a look back at the New Orleans Saints vs Detroit Lions game on Nov. 8, 1970 when kicker Tom Dempsey kicked a NFL-record 63-yard field goal to give the Saints a 19-17 win.
Jul 17, 2017 · Checkout the latest stats for Tom Dempsey. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
Apr 5, 2020 · The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of former kicker Tom Dempsey, who passed away late Saturday at the age of 73 due to complications from the coronavirus. Born without fingers on his right hand and toes on his right foot, Dempsey utilized a custom, flat-front shoe to kick.
Jun 18, 2020 · NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Dempsey, the kicker born without toes on his kicking foot who made a then-record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications...
