Tom Dempsey
SubjectPortrait of
Tom Dempsey
American, 1947 - 2020
SignerAutographed by
Tom Dempsey
American, 1947 - 2020
Date1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 × 10in. (20.3 × 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Greg D. Tranter
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Tom Dempsey as a New Orleans Saint kicking the longest field goal in NFL history at that time, 1970. Autographed by Dempsey. Dempsey played in the Atlantic Coast Football League.
Object number2022.40.192
InscribedHandwritten autograph in blue ink on front: "Tom / Dempsey"Printed in black on front of photo: "Tom Dempsey kicks 63-yard field goal with two seconds remaining as / New Orleans defeats Detroit, 19-17. The kick set a new N.F.L. record, / surpassing the old mark of 56...at Tulane Stadium, November 8, 1970."
Collections
- Football in Connecticut
On View
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1960-1970
The Topps Company, Inc.
1981