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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 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 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.
Aug 20, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Tom Dempsey, who overcame his physical impairments to become a record-breaking kicker in the NFL. From his high school and college days to his stints with five teams, Dempsey was a tough and inspirational athlete.
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...
Apr 5, 2020 · Tom Dempsey, a journeyman NFL kicker who despite missing the toes on his right foot set a field goal record that stood for more than four decades, has died of coronavirus, according to...
Apr 5, 2020 · Tom Dempsey, who played in the National Football League despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal for the New Orleans Saints, died April 4. He was...
