Goalcast | Motivation | Inspiration on Instagram: "Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his right foot and fingers on his right hand, made NFL history in 1970 by kicking a 63-yard field goal.... a record that stood for over 40 years.  Using a custom shoe, he proved that determination beats limitation. He passed away in 2020 from COVID-19. 裂 #tomdempsey #kicker #football #star #worldrecordholder #livetheimpossible #goaclast"

@nflhistoric on Instagram: "Tom Dempsey was born without fingers on his right hand & toes on his right foot. That didn’t stop him from having a landmark 11-year NFL career. His custom-made kicking shoe cost Dempsey $200 in 1968 — adjusted for inflation in 2025, it is equivalent to approximately $1,862 today. At a time when field goals over 50 yards were rare, Dempsey’s historic kick broke the previous record by a whole seven yards. The shoe struck controversy due to its shape, inviting speculati