The Hamilton Spectator

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

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1954 — American League approves Philadelph­ia Athletics’ move to Kansas City.

1966 — U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signs anti-trust immunity to AFL-NFL merger.

1970 — Tom Dempsey of New Orleans Saints kicks NFL record 63-yard field goal.

?? ?? New Orleans Saints’ Tom Dempsey, 19, missing a hand and part of his right foot, kicks a record-setting 63-yard field goal to upset the Detroit Lions 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions, 48 years ago today.
New Orleans Saints’ Tom Dempsey, 19, missing a hand and part of his right foot, kicks a record-setting 63-yard field goal to upset the Detroit Lions 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions, 48 years ago today.

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