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NFL on X: "Our thoughts are with the family of legendary @Saints kicker Tom Dempsey, who passed away after contracting coronavirus. His 63-yard field goal was an NFL record for 43 years.
Paralympic Games - Tom Dempsey made history in the NFL as one of the most famous kickers. Dempsey was born with a disability - missing fingers and toes on his right hand
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