Morten Andersen

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Morten Andersen

Inducted:
2017

Morten Andersen NFL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
217 lb (98 kg)
Born:
19 August 1960
Copenhagen, Denmark
Position:
Kicker

College:
Michigan State (1978–1981)

Morten Andersen, known as "The Great Dane," was one of the most prolific kickers in NFL history. Born in Denmark, he became the NFL’s all-time leading scorer at the time of his retirement. His career spanned 25 seasons (1982–2007), making him one of the longest-tenured players in league history.

Andersen played for teams including the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Kansas City Chiefs, and was known for his clutch kicking ability.

He played a key role in leading the Falcons to Super Bowl XXXIII and remains one of the few players to score over 2,500 career points.

A 7-time Pro Bowler, Andersen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017, becoming only the second pure kicker to receive the honor.

Andersen's Awards and Records

  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1985–1987, 1995)
  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1988, 1992)
  • 7× Pro Bowl (1985–1988, 1990, 1992, 1995)
  • 2× Golden Toe Award (1986, 1995)
  • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
  • NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • Walter Camp Man of the Year (2008)
  • New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame (2009)
  • New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor (2015)
  • First-team All-American (1981)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (1981)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1979, 1980)
  • Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
  • Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame
  • Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
  • Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
  • Indiana Sports Hall of Fame

NFL Records

  • Second-most points in NFL history (2,544)
  • Most games played by any player (382)
  • Most career field goals made (565 at retirement)
  • Most career field goal attempts (709 at retirement)
  • First kicker in NFL history to play 25 seasons
  • Oldest player to make a field goal (47 years old)

NFL Teams

New Orleans Saints (1982–1994)
Atlanta Falcons (1995–2000)
New York Giants (2001)
Kansas City Chiefs (2002–2003)
Minnesota Vikings (2004)
Atlanta Falcons (2006–2007)

NFL draft:
1982: 4th round, 86th pick

Numbers Worn:
7,5,8

NFL Stats

Seasons:
25
Games Played:
382
Field goals attempted:
709
Field goals made:
565
Field goal percentage:
79.7%
Longest field goal:
60
Extra points attempted:
859
Extra points made:
849
Extra point percentage:
98.8%
Points scored:
2,544