Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73

Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey speaks with the media Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Saints' practice facility in Metairie, La. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020 while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (Brett Duke/The Advocate via AP)

In a January 7, 2005 photo, former New Orleans Saint Tom Dempsey poses for photo in Harahan, La. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020 while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (John Mccusker/The Advocate via AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 1971 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles Tom Dempsey (19) kicks a point after a touch down during the first period on his way to 13 points, during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Mo. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020, in New Orleans while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (AP Photo/File)

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 1970, file photo, New Orleans Saints' Tom Dempsey (19) moves up to kick a 63-yard field goal as teammate Joe Scarpati holds the ball and Detroit Lions' Alex Karras (71) rushes in while Saints' Bill Cody (66) blocks, in New Orleans. Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday, April 4, 2020, in New Orleans while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old. (AP Photo/File)