1970 Tom Dempsey 63 yd field goal HD

[@itsallgucci1065]

RIP Tom. You gave football fans one of the sport's most memorable moments.

[@anthonygreen8751]

Can you imagine if he had a 5 step start like they do these day instead of 2 it would've been good from 70

[@lobbtrain8914]

He just died to corona today

[@bikerhomeboy2456]

I was 8 years old when he did this. I'll never forget this!!!

[@itsallgucci1065]

@@bikerhomeboy2456... I'm 20. I'm much younger than you. But my dad (may he RIP) taught me the game inside and out. I've seen this game in its entirety many times on old VHS tapes. This moment will stand the test of time for humanity.

[@RobbieStacks90]

First of all, Dempsey had a metal boot that aided his kick. I'm much more impressed by Jason Elam and Matt Prater's kicks and we all know that Seabass and Automatica could hit from 70+, but it's very rare that such distances are even attempted in an NFL game, so the longest FG record doesn't mean that much. There were basically no kickers in the 60s and 70s who could hit a 70+ yarder with the power and trajectory to get it over the offensive and defensive lines.

[@joekoe97]

I still feel this is the most impressive achievement on a football field. He beat the previous record BY 8 YARDS, did so to win the game, did it at the lowest elevation of any football field, and had half a foot to boot. When I first visited the hall of fame what I wanted to see was Tom Dempsey's shoe above anything else. RIP Tom and thank you for giving every football fan this.

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

I can't believe no one else hit any 60 yarders in an era when the posts were ON the goal line!.

[@cubking3879]

@@TheMrPeteChannel 60 yards is still 60 yards...

[@milojanis4901]

​@TheMrPeteChannel No difference!! Todays kickers get the credit for the changed placement of the goal post added to their kicks. 63 yards then would be 63 yards now. No difference

[@elibaumann9718]

The half foot was a huge advantage. He combined the power of the toe kick with the consistency of a soccer-style kick.

[@majorplothole2620]

@@elibaumann9718 they actually disproved that.. he had a massive disadvantage. The block he had to replace his toes, actually led to less accurate kicks - when you look at his overall percentage in his career he was under 70% completion rate (iirc) - which means, that 63 yarder, which sailed straight on through - that was a miracle. that was the best kick a man could make and he did it. The league would later LITERALLY move the field goal posts, and then ban any player who wasn't grandfathered in (So literally, just Tom Dempsey) who had a physical impairment from playing. The commissioner at the time legit had it out for him, and that's where we have those ideas that "oh he had an advantage cuz he had less foot" - I believe it was the Myth Busters who legit proved that was incorrect.

[@danmore2906]

The 63 yard FG was such an incredible feat in and of itself. Don Criqui calling the play just put it over the top. Just a classic call of a classic play.

[@howardcosell2022]

"I don't believe this"

[@ralphshelley9586]

Don was great. Loved when he would rip on Imus in the morning. Don vs Don

[@billymc2681]

I thought it sounded like Criqui.

[@andrewdundee8842]

I get chills when I hear Don Criqui say "I don't believe this", and then shouts "It's good!!!" To better a record by seven yards, at zero altitude just makes the moment sweeter. RIP Tom Dempsey :)

[@JoeVideoed]

I hadn't heard the live version before from whichever network showed this game. Criqui was 1 of the greats. Glad some1 saved this.

[@kidofflint8812]

Rip Tom Dempsey proving that a birth effect can’t hold any one back A true fighting saint

[@halwakka504]

Some could def hold you back.

[@BonGrips]

His birth defect gave him an advantage at kicking. They even created the Dempsey Rule in 1977 to make sure all kickers had the same shaped kicking foot

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@BonGrips No, it didn't. The "flat" contact made the ball fly and spin differently, and he was less accurate, though he could hit it harder.

[@BonGrips]

@@davidlafleche1142 he still has an advantage in distance which other players didn’t have. Hence why they added the rule

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@BonGrips Dempsey had no advantage.

[@Rescue162]

I'm from New Orleans. Tom Dempsey's 63-yarder is a legend in local football lore.

[@steveprestegard5151]

Biggest Saints moment until another field goal, Garrett Hartley.

[@andrewnguyen9712]

@@steveprestegard5151 Week 16 we missed

[@Daves_not_here]

I remember seeing this game on television. I was eleven. Fifty years later, it still blows me away. Rest In Peace, Mr. Dempsy. A true superstar.

[@281cobracar7]

I remember watching that game with my dad. We couldn't believe it. I didn't think that record would ever be broken. RIP Mr. Dempsey. Others have broken that record but to me you will always be the record holder.

[@TheAssasin2525]

I feel the same way!

[@benscoles5085]

I saw it too, and I spent the next couple hours trying to kick a field goal in the yard, never got over about 10 yards or so.

[@rodguidry2223]

I mean the new record is one yard further but thh toms was more impressive because the air is thicker down here, as oppose d to the thin air in denver

[@Fantom76Keyz]

You must be old as dirt !!! Goddamn. 😆

[@halfbked]

​@@rodguidry2223 tucker made one from 66 last year to win a game too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHuxfYmKZ9Gorsk

[@dcbandnerd]

A straight-on kick. By a kicker without half of his foot. In the final seconds of a game... Held at a stadium located below sea-level. Tom Dempsey is a forever legend and may he rest in peace.

[@Artisticmonkey2]

I’m new to ye olde football, what does low elevation do? Wet air making it travel less?

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon1828]

@@Artisticmonkey2 did you ride the short bus? the air has more air on top of it the lower you go. its not about water. it gets heavier.

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon1828]

also this comment is stolen

[@Leafman67]

Oh good point on the elevation! Even more impressive

[@JamesDeanRivera]

​@@yoursleepparalysisdemon1828indeed. Anyone knows that

[@JayDogTitan]

There have been other kicks that tied it or surpassed it, But Tom Dempsey did it first. Greatest kick in NFL history.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Three were at altitude in Denver (Prater, Janikowski, Elam) and one was in ideal conditions (David Akers vs Packers, 2012). None had this level of pressure. I'd still say Adam Vinatieri's kick in the blizzard after the Tuck Rule is the GOAT kick, but this has a great argument.

[@HowardLive]

At sea level, too.

[@LoLFactorUnknown]

He doesnt have an artificial leg. He was born without toes on his right foot. Thats not the same thing.

[@josephmushatt4199]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!$

[@mariepavlov9144]

now you can add Graham Gano's name into the exclusive 63 yard field goal club

[@tundra5771]

I don’t care that it’s been passed, this was the greatest kick in history Update: this was written before Justin Tucker’s 66 yarder. Incredible

[@MrSteelermania]

All the other 63 yrd field goals and Praters 64 yrd field goal were in Denver with the high altitude (air is lighter to kick through). This is still the most impressive

[@tundra5771]

MrSteelermania it was record breaking, game winning, he had half a foot, and this was back when they kicked with the used game ball, along with what you said, easily the best

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@MrSteelermania, no Akers was in Green Bay for SAN FRAN, and Gano's for Carolina was in CHARLOTTE vs. NYGIANTS. DEMPSEY'S though, was below sea level..and it was on a wider hashmark than today's hashes..on the left hash for Tom..the play before had Al Dodd go out of bounds on the left sideline on his catch.

[@tundra5771]

Robert Sprouse that doesn’t make this any less impressive

[@tundra5771]

Robert Sprouse thanks for replying, I forgot about this video

[@georgeanthony7282]

I can't tell you how sad it made me feel to know that Tom Dempsey passed away. I was just 12 yrs old when I saw him break the NFL record longest field goal on national television. It brought such excitement to the sports world. My deepest condolences go out to his loved ones. R.I.P. Mr. Dempsey.

[@davidlafleche1142]

Have you ever seen a picture of Lou Gehrig at his worst?

[@jamesdep8128]

Old timer

[@chrisstarr5841]

Don Criqui May be THE most underrated announcer of all time.

[@yellownaped2577]

Chris Starr Great memories of my childhood watching football listening to Don Criqui on NBC.

[@robertesler7071]

The coolest part is seeing the plays that led up to his monumental kick. Thanks, Tom. One of the plays that will still be talked about for a very long time.

[@jdsquat2]

I saw a video several years ago of Tom Dempsey talking about a memento he kept from that kick, either the ball or his shoe or something he had hanging on the wall in his house from that kick. Back then players didn't make enough money from football to last their whole life, so Tom said he had been working a sales job since retiring from football. He said his job had its good and bad days, and when he was feeling down after a bad day, like he just wasn't good enough that day, he'd look at that memento from that kick and say to himself "Well, there was one day when I wasn't too bad."

[@abevillanueva1974]

one of the greatest endings in football history! old school, straight on kick...great call, great fans reaction!

[@ssmt2]

RIP Tom Dempsey. I remember watching this game and your field goal kick. It was amazing then and it's amazing now.

[@scudder991]

Rest in peace, Tom Dempsey. And thank you for the extraordinary example you gave us.

[@ibbetn1]

Later that same day in the Raiders game against the Cleveland Browns, 43 year old George Blanda kicked a 53 yarder to win the game at the gun after throwing a long touchdown pass to tie it. Two of the great finishes in NFL history!

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@jimmye5700 lol..or is Gordie Howe over in the KHL?

[@tcpjunk]

What a great moment. Really cool to see this footage. RIP Mr. Dempsey

[@BrentLA]

RIP Tom Dempsey. He will never be forgotten and his record will never be forgotten. The record was there for 43 years. Never be forgotten. 1947-2020 😔

[@bobtis]

Classic forever. RIP Tom so so sorry this had to happen to you.

[@ottismymann]

I remember watching this as a stunned 9 year old Lions’ fan. Justin Tucker’s kick may have travelled three yards further, but this one really captured everyone’s imagination because Dempsey didn’t just set an NFL record but absolutely shattered the existing one by seven yards! In fifty one years, his record has been exceeded twice by a total of only three yards.

[@Calvin1985]

3 yards longer

[@guardianangel138]

what a classic moment in the ole school nfl days. nothing like todays crap. thank you tom d. and thank you for the call don. sends chills classic.

[@54GARYBOY]

Came by to see this again and pay my respects. I had just finished a book where Tom was with Buffalo and he missed a short FG and got cut. He took it very personally as being a failure to all the handicapped people . He always carried that pressure to succeed and pride with him for all those told "you couldnt do that" because they were different. You done well Tom...RIP good man.

[@brucefritz7988]

Wow! I just viewed the footage of that field goal. I was there with my parents and my brother. I was 9 years old at the time. It was kind of surreal looking at the footage, reliving the moment knowing that I was there. I pictured the whole thing in my mind. Wow!

[@rosseganjr9402]

This will be the greatest field goal ever Tom Dempsey made history that day

[@jdsquat2]

The record field goal length at that time was 56 yards, Dempsey broke the record by 7 yards. I love this recording because you can actually hear the thunderous thud of his foot hitting the ball. One of the lions said he was walking back to the locker room, thinking they had won, and he said it sounded like a cannon going off when Dempsey kicked the ball, now I know what he means. This might be one of the greatest records ever set because Dempsey was in a situation where he had to break the existing record by 7 yards (12.5%) or they lose. How many other cases has a record been broken in a do or die situation? And where else have you ever a heard a record in professional sports being broken by over 10%? Great story.

[@davidlafleche1142]

That would be like standing in a Little League field, and kicking from home plate to the foul pole.

[@marvinclay4476]

One of the greatest clutch kicks in NFL history.

[@tundra5771]

He also had half a foot

[@rayhanley8354]

Steve T I think the home run record when McGuire broke it would be over 10%. Although he was on steroids.

[@crashstitches79]

Great story, and it's not even the whole story. Include that Tom Dempsey was a congenital amputee with both his right hand and right foot. The Human Hammer, Tom Dempsey.

[@gojira931]

Thank you for uploading. This call used to be on KZbin but then got taken down. Great to see it back up.

[@vanshipman]

I was about 9 years old and remember watching this game, it was all me and my friends talked about for weeks. What an amazing memory. R.I.P. Tom, you were incredible. 🙏

[@Elle-on8wu]

RIP Tom Dempsey. What an AMAZING ATHLETE! 🏈

[@seanhagerty3562]

I was 14 years old and I can remember my Father telling me with excitement that Tom Dempsey, with a partial foot, just kicked a 63 yard field goal. I wasn't into football at the time, but as time went on and I began to enjoy MNF with friends, Tom Dempsey's record 63 yard field goal would come up in discussion. I would always remember my Father's smile and enthusiasm in explaining this record field goal! Thanks Tom for helping me connect with my Father..even long after he passed... May you continue to play in the best field of all....

[@killacav]

RIP Tom Dempsey. One of the most iconic kickers of all time.

[@robertrogers2264]

Since bettered in distance but never equaled in drama, magnitude and symbolism of a person overcoming all obstacles!!!

[@davester1970]

Unlike the other 63 yard and 64 yard field goals, there was much riding on this 63 yard field goal.

[@steveprestegard5151]

And at sea level, where the air is much heavier than in Denver.

[@ratatad4944]

@@steveprestegard5151 and with half a foot and beating the previous record by 7 yrds

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@davester1970, GANO'S at the very end, WON IT in 2018 FOR CAROLINA IN CHARLOTTE OVER NY GIANTS, 33-31.. He and Dempsey have the only walkoff game winners..

[@Cowboy1959]

Even though the record's been surpassed, I still consider this one of the greatest individual efforts--and the greatest kick--in NFL history.

[@iceman4408]

And Dempsey broke the previous record by 7 yards. It took 28 years before another kicker even tied it & 43 years to break it.

[@crashstitches79]

Combine the fact that it was a game-winner on top of all the other factoids, and the record resounds like the great boot itself reverberated through Tulane Stadium and the Bayou.

[@steveprestegard5151]

@@crashstitches79 Also at sea level, so heavier air. It's considerably easier to kick a big field goal in the thin air of Denver.

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@steveprestegard5151, below sea level.. What happened when the Army dam broke during Katrina? New Orleans was the bay it really is without the dam.

[@richbensinger6099]

The radio call is wonderful too. I lived in northern Illinois at the time but found the game winning kick tape terrific. RIP Tom

[@Burford1956]

the announcer (sounded like Don Criqui), started his narrative with a wry chuckle, followed by a "I don't believe it" as he then could see the kick had the distance. i love it when an impossible feat can shut up a doubting announcer.

[@StackGuy]

Greatest Kick in NFL history

[@tundra5771]

Easily

[@dennissinkovics8379]

Stack Guy by far!!!

[@robertsprouse9282]

No, as much as I hate to admit it= VINATERI IN THE SNOW IN THE TUCK RULE GAME VS. OAKLAND IN THE PLAYOFFS.

[@RobertM596]

A guy got 64 yards

[@rodguidry2223]

@@RobertM596 yeah a mile high up where the air is a million times thinner

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

Modern Sports Reporter: “The NFL now has a player with a physical handicap.” Tom Dempsey: “I did that already. And I set a record.”

[@ekop1778]

BECAUSE THE NFL TODAY ARE WOOSES DONT MATTER IF THEYRE HANDICAPPED THEY STILL DO IT THESE GUYS PLAYED THE NFL LIKE A PRO DIFFERENT THESE DAYS

[@teddythomas281]

My father was in New Orleans on this fateful day. That night, he was at a crowded restaurant dining alone. The waitress approached my father, and asked him if he minded dining with another solo man since there were not any open tables. My father complied, and this gentleman walked over and sat down and introduced himself. That gentleman was Mr. Tom Dempsey.

[@GeauxWyatt]

RIP Tom Dempsey. Still one of the most memorable kicks ever!

[@armandwilliamgreenjr.8949]

As a tribute to Tom Dempsey, I wish every present NFL kicker would attempt to kick a 63 yard field goal (from wherever they are).

[@joeycones190]

Just about every single one of them can

[@davidlafleche1142]

That would be like going to a Little League field, setting up on home plate, then kicking a football over the foul pole.

[@scottvanness6838]

This is such an amazing piece of history. The effort of Al Dodd is sometimes forgotten. This could not have happened without Al Dodd's hustle on running back the kick and quickly getting out of bounds - and his amazing catch to put Tom Dempsey in a position to make the kick. RIP Tom Dempsey and Al Dodd.

[@keithrissolo7437]

Never been a Saints fan, but to this day get tears in my eyes when I see this....It was a win for every underdog in this world...

[@davidlafleche1142]

Kind of like Jim Abbott pitching for the California Angels.

[@ARichardP]

What a moment! RIP Mr. Dempsey.

[@jeromemurphy2572]

I was eight years old and watching it at my older sister's house and I cried for hours after this unthinkable ending. Dempsey you ruined my day.

[@davidlafleche1142]

I was upset on October 2, 1978, when the Yankees beat the Red Sox. But we got 'em back in 2004.

[@robbieduggan6829]

RIP to one of the greatest story's of all time

[@jason11279]

Funny thing, when I was little my mother told me that you could hear the KABOOM when he connected with the ball.....and sure enough I can hear it here. Amazing.

[@edwardtracey6143]

One of the Detroit Lions was quoted as saying that he never heard such a sound coming from a placekicker ... and instantly started worrying.

[@CharmingWarriorWife]

@@edwardtracey6143 "instantly started worrying" made me choke. I'm still chuckling. Thanks for the laugh.

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@CharmingWarriorWife, actually Lion linebacker Wayne Walker actually said that..

[@snez100]

Rest in peace Tom, thank you for the inspiration!!

[@mikethome8492]

I was there. I was 7 years young and still remember that kick like it was yesterday.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

you were at the game?

[@mikethome8492]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 yes I was there

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@mikethome8492 was the kick near you?

[@mikethome8492]

@@dallasbrubaker6054 I was at about 4 o'clock if you think of the end zone he made it through as 12 o'clock

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

@@mikethome8492 so roughly 40 yard line and the kick went from your left to right

[@kevbomevbo3492]

You can hear Don Criqui chuckle a bit when he said Dempsey was going to attempt a 63 yard field goal.

[@theidkchannel2872]

kevbo mevbo nope

[@joshmorgan838]

Agreed and it was a game winner.

[@nomdeplume4030]

Alex Karras said they were all laughing about the attempt for awhile...

[@gomperogify]

@@nomdeplume4030 lol. I'm sure they weren't laughing when it went thru the uprights. Alien kick.

[@tgfabthunderbird1]

I remembered hearing the "I don't believe this..." call when I was little, but didn't know it was Criqui. First time I've heard it since.

[@davidjohnson1370]

I was a Lions fan, watching this game at my friend Greg's house. We were happy and already celebrating the win, because how can you lose with only 11 seconds left? When they announced the attempt would be from 63 yards, my friend's dad said "Sixty-three yards?! They must be drunk!" I was disappointed that the Lions had lost (eventually, I got used to that) but but it was still pretty exciting. I'd never seen anything that epic before. I wouldn't go so far as to call Mr. Dempsey a childhood idol, but his kick certainly added a color to my childhood.

[@AugustusCole83]

David Johnson Saints know how to lose with 10 seconds left 😖 ⚜️

[@-hunt-6225]

Then 51 years later Tucker hits a 66 yarder to beat the Lions 19-17 just like Dempsey. God hates the Lions 🤣

[@qmcsing]

You have a point…

[@thegreenbird795]

they aren't lions...they're pussies...

[@carlbaumeister3439]

That’s because lions ate Christians . . .

[@josephhickman4759]

Not so much hates. Just curses. There's a difference... could be Jacksonsvile .

[@josephhickman4759]

... if "god rested on Sunday, and going to church, everyone is in a hurry to catch the local team game? Amen! No offense reverend.

[@wjbiii]

I watched that when it happened. It still raises goose-bumps and tears.

[@tcm69jets1]

How old are you?

[@wjbiii]

@@tcm69jets1 I turned sixty-three last November.

[@tcm69jets1]

@@wjbiii yeah first game I saw was the chiefs and Vikings super bowl 4 was a chief fan for a long time didn't know it was going to take them 50 years to win another one

[@laurenhutton596]

Doesn’t matter that Tom Dempsey would later play for the Eagles and Rams. He’ll ALWAYS be a SAINT to MANY MANY of us Saints fans. RIP Tom Dempsey (#19). 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ds7900]

Don Criqui made it the best moment. Perfectly announced.

[@steveprestegard5151]

I think this was his first game for CBS.

[@robertsprouse9282]

@@steveprestegard5151, very possibly, although he did 1969-70's NFL TITLE GAME INTRO-BILLBOARD VOICEOVER before that pregame and again before the game with "CONFIDENCE" from WALTER MITTY ON BROADWAY, playing in the background music bed ..Criqui was the original Saints radio play by play guy in '67..

[@martyduncan2636]

@@steveprestegard5151 That’s very interesting Steve that it might have been Don Criqui’s first game with CBS. I didn’t know that, but it would be about right. Criqui went on 12 years later at NBC to call the best play AND to date, the best NFL game I’ve ever seen and that was the “hook and lateral” Miami Dolphins play from QB Don Strock to WR Duriel Harris to WR Tony Nathan. in the AFC Jan. ‘82 NFL playoff game that went into 2 OTs at the Orange Bowl in Miami against Dan Fouts and the San Diego Chargers.

[@TheAssasin2525]

Don Criqui understood the this historic moment... and he called it as it should!

[@howardcosell2022]

"I don't believe this" and the jubilation afterward, one of the best calls of all time

[@pronkb000]

Awesome. I've seen the NFL Film but I don't remember ever seeing the actual TV broadcast of this--I didn't think it even existed, frankly.

[@mpmccabe316]

pronkb000 I watched it on TV...12 years old in 1970...the beginning of a lifetime of Lions anguish...oh...it happened!! 😁

[@steveprestegard5151]

I heard it on a greatest sports moments album narrated by Jim McKay.

[@AlbertEinsteinSpock]

It was a cloudy, gloomy day in Grand Rapids when I watched it. I was really bummed out. The Lions did make the playoffs in 1970 as a Wild Card, only to lose Dallas' Doomsday Defense in the playoffs by a score of 5-0. One highlight was the Thanksgiving Day game a couple weeks after the stunning loss to the Saints. The Lions rallied from a 14-0 deficit to mighty Oakland to win, 28-14, at Tiger Stadium. Charlie Sanders with two spectacular TD catches thrown by Greg Landry. But getting back to the Saints-Lions' game: New Orleans was a laughingstock for years in that era. So that game-winning kick was really a stunner.

[@jacobenglish747]

Same here

[@davidfisher462]

I think CBS

[@FWRoman]

My fave sport video hi-lite clip of all-time !!!! The ball coming off Dempsey's foot sounds like a bomb. The call by Don Crique, greatest call in sports history as well !!!!

[@jasonbailey9017]

Everybody loves the little jump that the back judge makes when he signals that the field goal was good.

[@watharv2830]

RIP. If you didn’t know Tom Dempsey passed away earlier today

[@therealthreadkilla]

That's why i'm here. RIP Tom

[@robertsprouse9282]

R.I.P. from COVID-19..

[@Oxide4000]

Rest In Peace Tom Dempsey 😢 Such a sad time.

[@714cjp]

RIP Mr. Dempsey . We’ll never forget that great moment

[@jaymoreno6955]

An absolutely wonderful post! Thank you for sharing the "live call" by Don Criqui... A masterpiece in sports HISTORY.

[@davegills3556]

RIP Tom Dempsey...Still known as the greatest kick in the history of the game.

[@stevenfurness8975]

It took 28 years for another kicker to tie the record and 15 more before it was finally broken; and that was at mile high elevation.

[@joeygabbard2575]

Elevation helps it to sail

[@gjte2947]

Tuck

[@oobrocks]

I'm 66 yrs old; this is THE single greatest play in Football, Baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, etc in the history of mankind! The announcer forgot to tell u, the previous record was 57 and that’s a huge part of the story (not 1 highlight film mentioned that!)

[@TheOnlyMG]

Dang... RIP man.. stupid coronavirus

[@davidr5961]

What a great kick. 1970 was the year, i recall also, that Jim Obrien kicked a field goal on the last play of the super bowl to win it for the Colts

[@AlbertEinsteinSpock]

Yeah, January 1971. O'Brien's 32-yard boot secured the Baltimore Colts' win over the Dallas Cowboys, 16-13.

[@laurenhutton596]

Super Bowl V - one of the FEW times I'd ACTUALLY ENJOY watching my Dallas Cowboys get beat!!!

[@robertsprouse9282]

The JAN.'71, SUPE BOWL V. after 1970 reg.season..

[@Charlie-mb8il]

No doubt, correct - the greatest kick in NFL history, one that can never be surpassed. His name went down in history and in the minds of anyone alive (I was 13, will never forget him).

[@billny33]

This is the only time I can remember Don Criqui shouting so loud that he lost his famously low, pointed delivery. The cameras didn't even cut to a proper field goal view, I'm guessing because they expected the kick to be short and they wanted you to see just how far short of the goal line the ball fell.

[@tonyeason7900]

billny33 I was saying the same thing. His ‘microphone tv voice’ is fake, no doubt - but it’s the best ever!

[@davidlafleche1142]

Loudest calls I've heard: * Carl Yastrzemski's catch (April 15, 1967). * Dwight Evans: Game Six, 1975. * Doug Flutie's Hail Mary (the radio call was better). * Andrew Benintendi's catch against Houston (2018).

[@steveprestegard5151]

Well ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/goaronSujc-GqZo

[@steveprestegard5151]

And ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6CxpGOjmbB0hZo

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

@@steveprestegard5151 Criqui also did the original "Miracle in the Meadowlands" game. He references Dempsey's kick at the end of the clip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2iQnKKjgdB1qas

[@sportshistorybuff]

Eight years later, I believe Criqui was doing the Miracle at the Meadlowlands game and referred to this as an equally astounding finish, said he "almost fell out of the press box."

[@kimwestwood8840]

Thanks brother for the great memories. Go with God old boy..Prayers for your family

[@PugetSoundPete]

RIP, Tom Dempsey. An inspiration to the end.

[@davidswift7776]

Tom Dempsey RIP, simply incredible 4/5/20

[@carymiller2403]

This is one of the greatest individual achievements in NFL history. I remember watching it.

[@KenVic02]

I remember watching that game with my dad in the Detroit 'burbs while visiting my grandmother (she had one of those new-fangled color TVs). He was happy with how things were looking for the Lions with two seconds left. I also remember the color leaviing his face after Dempsey sunk his kick lol! Thanks for posting the clip.

[@ionica6038]

Unbelievable that this was done at sea level. RIP Tom Dempsey, you absolute legend

[@josephlalbertijr5105]

Fantastic Post & RIP Tom Dempsey 🏈😭🙏.... Al Dodd made that incredible catch to set it up! 50 years later still Amazing to this day 😃👏

[@33baugh]

Rip peace Tom you were all kickers Hero!! I'm crying.

[@jeffroegner1499]

That catch should not be overlooked. 😊

[@barryh5877]

RIP Mr. Dempsey. You gave us one the greatest moment in sports history!

[@seashorelineone]

RIP Prayers thoughts and thanks for childhood memories of the greatest and most talked about kick in the World!

[@TheBusterZX]

2 out of the last 3 records happened against the lions.......this franchise is beyond cursed.

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Growing up in Metro Detroit, and a Lions fan ( use to be ) I was 12, watching this kick on TV....people were in total awe..

[@chrismalloy7960]

That was awesome! I've never seen that live clip. By the way the catch before the kick was unbelievable.

[@willdrucker4291]

Just listen when Dempsey hits that ball...BOOOMMMMM

[@ethancorporon1814]

Thanks Tom.When I was a kid I always wanted to do what you did.When nobody had come close to matching it. RIP Tom.

[@civilengineeringtopics9262]

“Tom didn't kick the goal God kicked it” Who remembered these line

[@davidlafleche1142]

The Lions offense headed for the showers, and laughed. Then they heard a "BOOM !!!" (You can hear it in the video.) A huge roar came from outside, and the Lions said, "He MADE IT???"

[@ctwars0954]

I was watching that game as a 13 year old kid. Something said don't become a Lions fan. Been a Raiders fan ever since, I would luv to see the Lions win since it's my hometown team. There are 3 things I thought I would would never see in my lifetime the Lions in the Superbowl would complete the bucket list. I'm 64 years old. But when it comes down to it Just win Baby go Raiders!

[@danielmoore7332]

I remember seeing the highlights on WTTG 5 in DC. This was around the time of Blanda winning those late games and Steve O'Neil with his 98 yard punt. Kickers were STARS in those days

[@janeblythe9652]

YES, they really were stars then!!

[@ciesaro]

The GREAT Don Criqui on play by play

[@Stearnsy1979]

The fact that this broke the old record by 7 yards is incredible

[@gregorywilk3919]

Living in Metro Detroit at the time, I watched this live. It seemed outlandish at the time to even try that field goal. Then he made it! Don Criqui’s emotional reaction was priceless.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

Ka-BOOM! 💣 Man, that sound when he connects. Great acoustics. Love those old school straight-ahead kickers.

[@wolves1901]

Rip Tom. Fantastic kick ! As a 9 year old Lions fan I was just at the start of my years of Lions Misery lol. Plus I had broken my leg and was in a body cast that fall. What a great kick. Tom was diagnosed with dementia in 2012, and he was battling Covid-19 virus. Again RIP.

[@oobaglunkjones6343]

Awesome footage!

[@janeblythe9652]

That was when football really was football! greatest kick in NFL history, absolutely!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

I was 12 as I watched this on TV live when it happened. I also watched Buffalo's kick vs the Lions 2 years ago. Exact same final score for both games. "Same old Lions" . . .

[@lordoflys-1]

RIP Tom. You made even a non-Saints fan like me jump for joy.

[@TheIceman567]

Sadly another Covid-19 victim RIP Mr. Dempsey. From a Bills fan thanks for wearing the the uniform in Buffalo.

[@landon_66]

Who else is here right after Justin Tucker broke the NFL Record with his 66 yard FG.