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Tom Dempsey set an NFL record for the longest field goal at 63 yards on November 8, 1970, while playing for the New Orleans Saints. This record stood for 43 years until it was surpassed in 2013. Dempsey, who was born without a right foot, kicked the ball using a specialized shoe, making his achievement particularly remarkable. His record-breaking kick remains one of the most iconic moments in NFL history.
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Who is the player with the club foot?
Tom Dempsey set nfl record with a 63 yard field goal with half a foot.
What were Tom Dempsey's stats?
Click on the 'Tom Dempsey' link on this page to see the regular season stats for the 11 year veteran who still holds the record for longest field goal in NFL history (Jason Elam of the Broncos tied Dempsey's record in 1998).
Who was the NFL kicker that had a wooden foot?
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What is Tom dempsey?
Tom Dempsey was born on January 12, 1947.
What is Tom Dempsey's birthday?
Tom Dempsey was born on January 12, 1947.
When was Tom Dempsey born?
Tom Dempsey was born on January 12, 1947.
Who was the holder for Tom Dempsey's record 63 yd FG in 1970?
Joe Scarpati. (Jackie Burkett was the center).
How old is Tom Dempsey?
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey is 70 years old (birthdate: January 12, 1947). Despite a handicapped kicking foot, he held the NFL record for longest field goal (63 yards) for 28 years. The 2013-2017 record is only 1 yard more.
What is the NFL kicking record?
The longest field goal in NFL history is 63 yards made by Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam.
Who was the Football kicker with a partial foot?
Tom Dempsey, who was a kicker for the New Orleans Saints.
Did Tom Dempsey play for the Chicago Bears?
No, Tom Dempsey did not play for the Chicago Bears. He is best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints, where he gained fame for his record-breaking 63-yard field goal in 1970. Dempsey also played for several other teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams, but he never suited up for the Bears.
What was unusual about tom Dempsey?
He was secretly awesome.
