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- New Orleans legend held record for longest field-goal in history
- Dempsey was born with no toes on his kicking foot
The New Orleans Saints have confirmed that their legendary kicker, Tom Dempsey, has died after contracting Covid-19. He was 73.
Dempsey had an extraordinary career. He was born without toes on his right foot, the same foot he kicked with during his NFL career. He used a specially adapted flat boot to kick with and the shoe is now displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Written by Guardian sport
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Saints’ recording-breaking kicker Tom Dempsey dies after contracting Covid-19
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