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Super Kicker Tony Franklin Footed Pioneer in Pro Football
Tony Franklin, a bare foot kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, rose as a notable pro football figure. He began kicking barefoot in high school and became one of the era’s top kickers with 57 consecutive extra points before 1981, including several 50 plus yard field goals. Franklin starred at Texas A&M University as a physical education major.
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