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Morten Andersen (born 19 August 1960), nicknamed "the Great Dane", is a Danish-born former football kicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 25 seasons, most notably with the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons.
With the induction of kicker Morten Andersen we look back at the highlights of his hall of fame career.Watch Live Preseason Games with NFL Game Pass: https:/...
Former NFL kicker Morten Andersen delivers his speech as he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Watch Live Preseason Games with NFL Game Pass: htt...
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May 20, 2022 · Andersen, who wore his soccer cleats, kicked extra points from distances between 25 and 50 yards. To Wilbur’s astonishment, Andersen nailed most of them. A future Pro Football Hall of Fame placekicker was officially born in America’s heartland.
Full Name: Morten Andersen. Birthdate: August 19, 1960. Birthplace: Struer, Denmark. High School: Ben Davis (Indianapolis, IN) Pro Career: 25 seasons, 382 games. Drafted: 4th round (86th overall) in 1982 by New Orleans Saints
He led the team in scoring in 12 of his 13 seasons in New Orleans. He is the all-time leader in games played in franchise history (196). Andersen is the oldest player to kick five field goals in a game and the oldest player to kick four field goals in a game in NFL history.
Andersen led the Saints in scoring in 12 of his 13 seasons in New Orleans. He is the franchise's leader in games played (196), field goals (302), PATs (412) and scoring (1,318 points). Anderson...
Aug 28, 2023 · But the name Morten Andersen, which this week takes its place in the Gold Jacket Spotlight, represents far more than someone who set the NFL record for points. Morten’s enshrinement speech featured the words “give more than you take.” For him, this saying relates to life outside football as well.
Andersen is just the second placekicker (joining Jan Stenerud) and the ninth internationally born NFL player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On December 5, 1982, Andersen made his NFL debut during his rookie season as a member of the New Orleans Saints.
