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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 4, 2020 · Dempsey, who kicked a then-NFL record 63-yard field goal in 1970, passed away at 73 after contracting the coronavirus. He also battled Alzheimer's and dementia for years and was a defensive lineman before becoming a kicker.
Apr 5, 2020 · Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey dies at 73. See More Videos. CNN — Tom Dempsey, a journeyman NFL kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for...
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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...
Aug 20, 2023 · Tom Dempsey was born with no toes on his right foot and most of the fingers on his right hand, but he overcame his disability to play football in high school, college and the NFL. He set an NFL record for longest field goal in a season with a 63-yard kick in 1970 and was a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro for the Saints.
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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 · 5 April 2020. Getty Images. Tom Dempsey's NFL field goal record stood for 43 years. New Orleans Saints great Tom Dempsey has died aged 73 after contracting coronavirus. Dempsey set the...
