I didnt know the first thing about a soccer-style kicker.. They had great players when I got there. He kicked 17 field goals over 50 yards, and his personal best was a 55-yarder against Denver in 1970. "You can forget that," says Stram. His first, a 48-yarder, was the longest field goal in a Super Bowl for 24 years, exceeded by Steve Christie of the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII in January 1994. The season prior to the AFLNFL merger, he also helped the Chiefs win their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl IV. Maybe, maybe not, but thats not really the point. He's always thinking. Sign up for the My dad, who was never afraid of thinking big, and my mother, who realized that goals could not be reached without an all-out effort. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A group of receivers are set to make some noise this week. This page is updated often with new details about Jan Stenerud. But here he was, kicking with Jackson more and more, when one day basketball coach Roger Craft saw how far the ball was going and alerted football coach Jim Sweeney. Stenerud, who made field goals of 50 yards or more in the pros, normally studied the goal posts before stepping into the ball - saying they looked "narrower" the farther you stood from them. There are two people here today that are great kickers as well as outstanding football players: George Blanda and Lou Graza. Especially here in Kansas City, where he became a U.S. Citizen in 1976 with his two children walking alongside carrying little American flags, and has long been a gracious part of the community. "Ah, never mind, son," said Sweeney. Jan stayed in college and was a key member of a Bobcats team that won the 1966 Big Sky Conference title. She is not dating anyone. Thank you, American football, for giving me this truly unbelievable moment. Generation. ", "Sure it helped," said Stram, grinning. Stenerud, who grew up playing soccer, went down to the field and tried kicking the football. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Super Bowl IV and some of the great coaching with Hank Stram, of course, who won the Coach of the Year title four times. There are certain occasions in everybody's life that make you think about the people that influenced you the most and helped you. Let me close by going back to where it started: ski jumping. A daily roundup of all your Kansas City Chiefs news from Arrowhead Pride, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Arrowhead Pride | Kansas City Chiefs Schedule, News, Roster and Stats, The Chiefs have had a long, tortured journey from Nick Lowery to Harrison Butker, The hidden Super Bowl record Patrick Mahomes broke in Arizona. And now I would like for you to meet the most important people in my life, Shane, Clancey, Betsy and of course, my wife, Lindy. Stenerud missed the FG but my opine, the wrong choice was made pre-kick. The NFL Hall of Famer and Montana State legend's story of growing up a prodigious skier in Norway before transforming into the only kicker in Canton makes it seem like Stenerud has been living a dream all his life. He is best known for being a Football Player. Jan Stenerud, Kansas City Chiefs -- 1971 Before the AFC divisional playoff matchup between the Chiefs and Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day became the longest game in NFL history, Stenerud had a chance to end it in regulation. In 1969 he made 27. [3][5] In 2013, Stenerud recalled that he had a significant tail-wind aiding him on that kick in Bozeman; the ensuing kick-off went over the end-zone bleachers at Gatton Field,[4] whose elevation exceeded 4,900 feet (1,495m) above sea level. Everyone in the Hall of Fame was a great player, but only a few were the very best ever at their position. The greatest overall compatibility with Sagittarius is Gemini and Aries. Jan wasnt eligible to play, but he did dress, stand on the sidelines and absorb the aura of college football in front of several thousand passionate fans. The Chiefs had 79-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud out at practice on Thursday. Thank you very much, coach. Still Salvy after all these years: Stolen base symbolizes Sal Perezs endless energy, Jackson Mahomes accused of assault by Overland Park restaurant owner and waiter, Is Travis Kelce Chiefs most eligible bachelor? When I grew up in Norway, my dream was to become an outstanding ski jumper. As a 24-year-old, I would love to line up against anybody in the league (now) and kick the football, Stenerud said, smiling as he recovers from a broken kneecap from a recent fall. With 21 field goals he is only seven shy of both the AFL and NFL records, with six games yet to play. newsletter, before giving way to 18-year veteran John Carney, learned most of what he knew about American football by playing, overtime kick against the Broncos in Denver, placed Santos on injured reserve and plucked Harrison Butker off the practice squad, more accurate at long distances than medium distances, Toub told the media after Butkers first game, scored a four-year, $17 million deal with the Panthers last spring, Butker and his wife Isabelle informed the world. He led the league in field goal accuracy in 1981, making 22 of 24 kicks (91.7%). [9][10] Through 2017, the game remains the longest in NFL history at 82 minutes, 40 seconds of playing time, and was also the final football game in Municipal Stadium. Thank you very much. His career totals for field goals and points scored still rank in the NFLs Top 20, and he did not miss a game due to injury 263 regular-season contests with the Chiefs, Packers and Vikings from 1967 to 1985. After regularly making field goals of 60 yards in practice, Stenerud became a sensation on campus. Though hes most notable for his time with the Chiefs and also played for the Vikings (hey, nobodys perfect), Stenerud cites his time with the Packers as possibly the best and definitely the most unique. Once they saw Stenerud kick, all doubts were erased. Even on a perfect day, one in which he shoots a 76 in a Pebble Beach Celebrity golf outing. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The 80-year-old football player was born in Norway. [3][4], Following the ski season, Stenerud joined the football team for spring drills in 1965 and as a junior that fall he kicked a 59-yard field goal, then a college football record, in a 247 home win over rival Montana. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991 as the first exclusive placekicker to receive the honor. In his first collegiate season, Jan connected on seven field goals more than the Bobcats had converted in the previous three seasons combined. He led the league with 21 field goals, a new Chiefs record, and scored 108 points, trailing only future Hall of Famer George Blandas 116 points. As a high-school youngster in Norway, before accepting the ski-jumping scholarship to Montana State, he had been listed as one of the country's most promising young soccer players. The impromptu sessions continued, and one day the Bobcats basketball coach took notice. The reason most kickers don't kick barefoot is that you will not make perfect contact with the football every time. Then he was hit hard after kicking a field goal in the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jan Stenerud is a Sagittarius and his 81st birthday is in, The 80-year-old Norwegian was born in the Silent Generation and the Year of the Horse. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots. Still, maybe its not a lot to ask to remember the rest of his story, too one that stretched the imagination, changed the game and helped the Chiefs to their only Super Bowl win. Jan Stenerud Autographed Signed 8X10 Photo Packers Kicking Fg JSA WIN. The first time I saw Jan, he was kicking 40-yard field goals like they were extra points in the preseason, pre-warm up game against Tulsa and Montana State in Tulsa, Okla.,in 1966. I also want to tell the football fans and the football organization with the three teams that I played, Kansas City, Green Bay and Minnesota, a heartfelt thank you for your loyalty and support. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. In making field goals and kickoffs forces they never had been, with consistent excellence for nearly 20 years, Stenerud became the first and for decades, only pure kicker in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ruling Planet: Jan Stenerud has a ruling planet of Jupiter and has a ruling planet of Jupiter and by astrological associations Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. During the 1969 season, Stenerud made a then-record 16 field goals in a row and 27 of 35 overall as the Chiefs went 11-3 and beat the Jets and Raiders to get to the Super Bowl. And in the 2018 postseason, Butker was perfect including a 39-yard field goal with 11 seconds left that sent the AFC Championship into overtime. The 6-2, 187-pound Stenerud excelled for 19 seasons and 263 games in pro football. although your skin will start to sting and get irritated after 10 or so kicks. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. And that first-half miss from 29 yards out? This story was originally published May 13, 2017, 4:50 PM. Thats how the scouts from around the league heard about me, Jan said. Yes, he is aware who the Chiefs are playing on Christmas Eve in the 2017 season. The White House was occupied by a B-movie actor, Hollywood seemed to want to make any cocaine-fueled idea for a movie that it could find, and football kickers were punting and scoring field goals in the dead of winter. An athlete who excelled in track and field, soccer. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. I hear you can kick. are recalled today as Jan steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight. The 80-year-old Norwegian football player has done well thus far. It made a difference.". Late in my career, in 1980 when everybody else in the league thought I was washed up, Bart Starr, the great player and then the coach for the Green Bay Packers, took a chance on me, and that paved the way for six more years for me in the league. said Hank Stram, the Chiefs' burly little coach. NOW: So I'm talkin' to Jan Stenerud, the Hall of Fame kicker, . Im ready to be a starting kicker in the NFL. Every day he had me out there kicking 50 ballsand he was doing all the holding. "One day I was in school on a ski scholarship, the next I was on the football team. I had gone to a couple of games, but my girl [now Loni Stenerud] had to explain what was happening." Soon, Stenerud was running steps during a football practice when he heard Sweeneys gruff voice: Skier, get your butt down here. We had the greatest players that anybody had ever seen on the football field. She's still explaining the game to me.". All Rights Reserved. But Stenerud made the most of those opportunities. Now, he will simply call the day a horrible experience, one that he suffers more from because he believes its often referred to with little balance about his broader career. College: Montana State, 1965-66. A six-time all-league selection, Stenerud played in two AFL All-Star Games and in four AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. If you are using a VPN, try disabling it. The difference was four field goals, with Kansas City winning 26-21. I didn't know the first thing about a soccer-style kicker. Its a perfect example of why you should never try and stash a good kicker on your NFL practice squad. Is Butker finally the right man for the job? Hes one of just five kickers with a cumulative accuracy above 80% from 1980 to 1983, and he attempted by far the most kicks out of anyone on the list. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. You can also find out who is Jan Stenerud dating now and celebrity dating histories at CelebsCouples. Hes kicking distances I havent seen before, Jan recalled in an interview. Please ignore . Kansas City, MO 10/8/1967 CREDIT: Rich Clarkson Football: Super Bowl IV, Kansas City Chiefs Jan Stenerud and QB Len Dawson in action vs Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, LA 1/11/1970 Butker might also have been fortunate to land with the Chiefs, with whom Dustin Colquitt would be holding his kicks, and special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who knows when its time to just get out of the way. But from virtually the time he made his first attempt with the Chiefs (from 54 yards away) to stints with the Packers and Vikings before the end of his career in 1985, Stenerud was the best kicker in the game. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I'm sure someday he'll make one from 60 yardsheck65 yards away. Kicker: 1980-83. In training camp, Butker had a tough battle against veteran kicker Graham Gano and ultimately the Panthers couldnt decide. Few did at a time Pete Gogolak and Garo Yepremian were the only so-called sidewinders in the professional game. Ten minutes later he was telling Sweeney. "Do you want to loosen your leg?" I had to read that about three times before I understood it. . Ryan Succop's new deal (reportedly $4M per year) should become an important data point for Graham Gano. I'd be better off to get rid of all those small and foolish things. "The wind had been blowing hard all day and our punter was having trouble getting the ball back to the line of scrimmage. "Well I'll be a" said Craft, who had been watching from the bleachers. He also looked within and told himself that everyone gets knocked down, but some people dont get back up, and that he would have been ashamed of himself if he had been so weak as to surrender before a career that was just beginning and would continue to flourish.