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The NFL made a stupidly specific rule after a toeless kicker's record-setting field goal

Secret Base 2,080,461 7 years ago
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Despite being born without toes on his dominant foot, Tom Dempsey kicked a 63-yard field goal, which was a record for 43-years. It was a last second, game winning kick to lead the Saints past the Lions, but not everyone liked it. Thanks to Cowboys president and GM Tex Schramm, the NFL adjusted its rulebook so anyone without a full foot didn't have an "advantage." Subscribe: https://goo.gl/Nbabae Check out our full video catalog: https://goo.gl/9pMHRV Visit our playlists: https://goo.gl/NvpZFF Like SB Nation on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Pzcs7O Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/5LI02D Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/aY2FFK Explore SB Nation: http://www.sbnation.com

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