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New Orleans Saints kickers remember Tom Dempsey

Saints legend died at the age of 73 on April 4

Apr 07, 2020 at 10:50 AM

Current and former New Orleans Saints players took to social media to honor Tom Dempsey and share their memories of the NFL legend. Dempsey passed away on Saturday, April 4 at the age of 73. Dempsey, who had been battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia since 2012, contracted the coronavirus on March 25, according to NOLA.com, which first reported the news of his death.

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So saddened to hear about the passing of Tom Dempsey today. Forever @saints legend! @nfl

A post shared by Garrett Hartley (@ghartley5) on Apr 5, 2020 at 1:43pm PDT

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My own little tribute to the man that held the nfl record of 63 yards for over 50 years! @saints @nfl #goat -Tom Dempsey-

A post shared by Garrett Hartley (@ghartley5) on Apr 5, 2020 at 4:08pm PDT

Thoughts and prayers with the Dempsey family. Legend! ⚜️ https://t.co/k28KtbXjZF
— Wil Lutz (@wil_lutz5) April 5, 2020

You showed me how to be a pro!
Tom, you are a legend and I will always honor your relentless spirit!
Your life was well lived:) pic.twitter.com/c0C1eJsZ24
— Morten Andersen (@GreatDane2544) April 6, 2020

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In honor of Steve Gleason’s blocked punt and the passing of TomDempsey.... Anyone who makes a donation of any amount to @teamgleason today will be entered for a chance to win this signed Tom Dempsey jersey commemorating his NFL record 63 yard field goal. Honor system! Drop me a note in the comments if you made a donation. Link in bio! http://www.teamgleason.org/rebirth Winner selected tomorrow at 5pm. #WhoDat #Saints #ReBirth2020

A post shared by Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) on Apr 6, 2020 at 2:16pm PDT

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New Orleans Saints kickers remember Tom Dempsey

Saints legend died at the age of 73 on April 4

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