Saints [Merged] R.I.P. Tom Dempsey (1 Viewer)

[apjung]

Tom Dempsey, historic New Orleans Saints placekicker, dies at 73 after coronavirus battle

Tom Dempsey, whose 63-yard-field goal in 1970 set the NFL record and gave New Orleans Saints fans a rare raucous moment in the franchise's lean early years, died late Saturday

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[B-Train]

Such an inspirational figure to me growing up. He will be missed. His memory will never be forgotten amongst saints fans as he is responsible for one of the most memorable moments in our fandom’s history.

 

[HoustonGold]

Sad news but he is now in a much better place resting comfortably no longer in any pain . Prayers for the Dempsey family. Rest in Peace.

 

[nolaswede]

So sorry to hear this. RIP sir!

 

[PanicFootball]

Prayers for family and friends.

My memory of his kid was playing football in the backyard with my brother with an old transistor radio listening to the game.

 

[SigFreudianSlip]

RIP Tom.

 

[rsmith2783]

I thought he recovered? WTH??

 

[Poison]

Very sad. An iconic figure.

 

[fdl16]

Oh man.

 

[FlySaint]

A true saint...

 

[ndcc]

IIRC, another report said that he was infected COVID-19.

So sad... may he R.I.P.

 

[lades]

Ellis Marcellus , Tom Dempsey... New Orleans icons.

 

[CowtownSaint]

I’m certain I read he had come back from the virus. Never the less what a sad sad note. RIP Dempsey! So sorry to hear that this is the way he passed on

 

[Mr. Littlejeans]

 

[LogeEndZone]

I had the opportunity to meet him at a New Orleans Night game when I was 9 or 10 years old. He was sitting in the the stands at the Dome like any other fan. I hope I still have that autograph somewhere...