Tom Dempsey
American football player
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About Tom Dempsey
Tom Dempsey was an American football player who has competed professionally on behalf of the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills. And for a number of reasons he has become one of the most-memorable placekickers in the NFL’s history.
Family Life
Dempsey was married to a lady named Carlene.
Achievements
On 8 November 1970 Dempsey set an NFL record by successfully completing a 63-yard long field goal. This was on behalf of the Saints, giving them a narrow victory against the Detroit Lions.
He made the Pro Bowl in 1969 and was also inducted into the New Orleans Saints’ Hall of Fame in 1989.
Death
He lived in a senior facility that was ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic and ultimately died as a result of it.
Trivia
He was born with a condition whereas his right foot’s toes and right hand’s fingers were all missing.
During games he wore a special type of shoe on his right foot, which was his kicking foot.
In 1977 the NFL modified its rules whereas all kickers must wear a uniform type of shoe, and this statute is informally referred to as the “Tom Dempsey Rule”.
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Tom Dempsey was a famous American football player, who was born on January 12, 1947. As a person born on this date, Tom Dempsey is listed in our database as the 66th most popular celebrity for the day (January 12) and the 187th most popular for the year (1947).
People born on January 12 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. Tom Dempsey is the 1551st most popular Capricorn.
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