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In gridiron football, the placekicker, more commonly known as kicker, is the player responsible for attempts at scoring field goals and extra points. In most cases, the placekicker also serves as the
Connor Barth, a placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, kicks a field goal
An amateur placekicker attempts to kick a field goal.
Cameron Dicker, the most accurate placekicker in NFL history.
An example of a "straight on" style kick – Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza practices alongside Tommy James as holder
Adam Vinatieri
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Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American former professional football placekicker who played in the National Football League for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Vinatieri
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…eight players in NFL history who have played beyond the age of 45, six of them are kickers: Morten Andersen, Gary Anderson, John Carney, Ben Agajanian, Adam Vinatieri, and George Blanda (Blanda was the oldest player in NFL history, playing until the age of 48). It is not uncommon for placekickers to be some of the…
Vinatieri with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018
Display at Gillette Stadium, commemorating the final play at Foxboro Stadium (a 23-yard game winning field goal)
Vinatieri warming up during the pre-game of Super Bowl XXXIX
Vinatieri's Colt jersey at the Pro Football Hall of Fame