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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tom_DempseyTom Dempsey - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. www.grunge.com › 204417 › tom-dempsey-the-truthTom Dempsey: The Truth About The Legendary NFL Kicker

    Apr 24, 2020 · But New Orleans Saint Tom Dempsey was canonized in the annals of football for a single miracle that put his team two points ahead of the Detroit Lions in 1970. Normally, it takes two miracles to qualify as a saint.

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  4. www.profootballhistory.com › tom-dempseyThe Life And Career Of Tom Dempsey (Story) - Pro Football History

    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.

  5. www.bbc.com › sport › american-footballTom Dempsey: New Orleans great dies after contracting ... - BBC

    Apr 5, 2020 · New Orleans Saints great Tom Dempsey has died aged 73 after contracting coronavirus. Dempsey set the record for the longest NFL field goal with a 63-yard kick in 1970 - and it was only beaten...

  6. sportshistorynetwork.com › tom-the-bomb-dempseyThe Inspiring Story of Tom “The Bomb” Dempsey

    Dec 13, 2022 · Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey became a household name when he kicked a 63-yard field goal on November 8, 1970. The 63-yarder broke the then-NFL record of 56 yards set by Bert Rechichar in 1953 and gave his team, the New Orleans Saints, a 19–17 victory over the Detroit Lions.

  7. apnews.com › article › e2f40632dfa505b98d2de086592df289Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73 | AP News

    Apr 6, 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 from the new coronavirus.

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  9. www.nola.com › 300 › its-still-good-remembering-tomIt's (still) good!: Remembering Tom Dempsey's historic kick

    Nov 8, 2017 · New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey kicks a 63-yard field goal on Nov. 8, 1970, against the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium. With that last-minute score, the Saints won, 19-17. The field goal...