Sports
For 19 years, Jan Stenerud has been winning games with field goals.
Nov. 10, 1985
Jan Stenerud, the one-time Norwegian ski jumper now in his 19th NFL season as a placekicker, said he will retire after the Minnesota Vikings’ final game this weekend.
Dec. 20, 1985
Jan Stenerud is quick to disclaim the notion that he invented soccer-style placekicking in professional football.
Jan. 27, 1985
Jan Stenerud, the oldest player in the National Football League at 43, called it one of the lowest moments in his career after missing three field goal attempts and an extra point that enabled the Atlanta Falcons to score a 14-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday.
Dec. 16, 1985
Nearly two dozen sports personalities have committed to play in the second Bobcat-Michelob Celebrity Golf Classic here in June, including four Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, tournament director Jan Stenerud said.
April 24, 1988
Former Ram Jack Youngblood; Bob Brown, who played for the Rams and the Raiders; L.C.
Jan. 11, 1991
John Hannah, who made about every All-Pro team, moved into a different league Saturday.
July 28, 1991
There were 11 turnovers, six by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dec. 9, 1985
Kicker Pat Leahy of the New York Jets, the oldest player in the NFL and the third-ranking scorer in league history, retired after 18 seasons.
July 7, 1992
1. x-Gary Anderson: 2,004 2. George Blanda: 2,002 3. x-Morten Andersen: 1,895 4.
Oct. 23, 2000