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Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould

Robbie Gould is congratulated by fans after an 18-17 win over the Chiefs.

Robbie Gould is congratulated by fans after an 18-17 win over the Chiefs.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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Photos of former Bears kicker Robbie Gould.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Broncos during the first half.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal against the Broncos during the first half.  (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2018. With him are his two sons Griffin, 4, and Gavin, 3.

Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field on July 7, 2018. With him are his two sons Griffin, 4, and Gavin, 3.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) celebrates his game-winning field goal, his fifth of the day, to defeat his former team the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Soldier Field.

49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) celebrates his game-winning field goal, his fifth of the day, to defeat his former team the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Soldier Field.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) faces Bears coaches to celebrate after kicking the game-winning field goal to beat the Bears 15-14 at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Gould scored all 15 points on five field goals.

49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) faces Bears coaches to celebrate after kicking the game-winning field goal to beat the Bears 15-14 at Soldier Field, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Gould scored all 15 points on five field goals.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) greets Bears punter Pat O'Donnell (16) before the teams played at Soldier Field, Sunday Dec. 3, 2017.

49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) greets Bears punter Pat O’Donnell (16) before the teams played at Soldier Field, Sunday Dec. 3, 2017.  (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould watches a 28-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL game in 2017.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould watches a 28-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL game in 2017.  (Michael Conroy / AP)

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould warms up before a game against Arizona on Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould warms up before a game against Arizona on Oct. 1, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.  (Rick Scuteri / AP)

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New York Giants kicker Robbie Gould warms before facing the Bears on Nov. 20, 2016 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

New York Giants kicker Robbie Gould warms before facing the Bears on Nov. 20, 2016 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould walks off the course during a golf event at Medinah Country Club on July 18, 2016.

Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould walks off the course during a golf event at Medinah Country Club on July 18, 2016.  (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould looks on during a game against the Rams at Twickenham Stadium on Oct. 23, 2016, in London, England.

Robbie Gould looks on during a game against the Rams at Twickenham Stadium on Oct. 23, 2016, in London, England.  (Dan Istitene / Getty Images)

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal during the first half of an exhibition game against the Browns on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Cleveland.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal during the first half of an exhibition game against the Browns on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Cleveland.  (David Richard / AP)

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Robbie Gould looks at the scoreboard as he runs back to the sideline during the second half of an exhibition game against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Soldier Field.

Robbie Gould looks at the scoreboard as he runs back to the sideline during the second half of an exhibition game against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Soldier Field.  (Nam Y. Huh / AP)

Robbie Gould stretches with his teammates during the second day of Bears' mandatory minicamp on June 15, 2016 at Halas Hall.

Robbie Gould stretches with his teammates during the second day of Bears’ mandatory minicamp on June 15, 2016 at Halas Hall.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould looks to throw out the first pitch prior to a Cubs-Pirates game at Wrigley Field on May 14, 2016.

Robbie Gould looks to throw out the first pitch prior to a Cubs-Pirates game at Wrigley Field on May 14, 2016.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould breaks his own record of field goals in a single year with this one against the Lions on Jan. 3, 2016, at Soldier Field.

Robbie Gould breaks his own record of field goals in a single year with this one against the Lions on Jan. 3, 2016, at Soldier Field.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

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Robbie Gould gets a hug from Kyle Long after he made the last field goal against the Buccaneers on Dec. 27, 2015.

Robbie Gould gets a hug from Kyle Long after he made the last field goal against the Buccaneers on Dec. 27, 2015.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould watches his 50-yard field goal sail wide right in the final two minutes as the Redskins' Will Blackmon celebrates.

Robbie Gould watches his 50-yard field goal sail wide right in the final two minutes as the Redskins’ Will Blackmon celebrates.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould watches the final plays of the game as the Bears lose to the Redskins 24-21.

Robbie Gould watches the final plays of the game as the Bears lose to the Redskins 24-21.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans pack up their Robbie Gould sign after the kicker missed a field goal in the 24-21 loss.

Bears fans pack up their Robbie Gould sign after the kicker missed a field goal in the 24-21 loss.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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Bears fans pack up their Robbie Gould sign after the kicker missed a field goal in the 24-21 loss.

Bears fans pack up their Robbie Gould sign after the kicker missed a field goal in the 24-21 loss.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould walks off the field after missing a 50-yard fied goal in the final minutes in a loss to the Redskins.

Robbie Gould walks off the field after missing a 50-yard fied goal in the final minutes in a loss to the Redskins.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould reacts after missing a field goal in the fourth quarter that sent the game to OT against the 49ers.

Robbie Gould reacts after missing a field goal in the fourth quarter that sent the game to OT against the 49ers.  (Nam Y. Huh / AP)

Robbie Gould walks off field after the OT loss to the 49ers in overtime.

Robbie Gould walks off field after the OT loss to the 49ers in overtime.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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Robbie Gould kicks and misses a 36-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation against the 49ers.

Robbie Gould kicks and misses a 36-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation against the 49ers.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould converts a 40-yard field goal aganst the 49ers.

Robbie Gould converts a 40-yard field goal aganst the 49ers.  (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould watches after he kicks a 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the Packers.

Robbie Gould watches after he kicks a 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter against the Packers.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould during warm-ups as the rain comes down before facing the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Robbie Gould during warm-ups as the rain comes down before facing the Packers at Lambeau Field.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

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Robbie Gould applauds the kick-off team for good coverage in the fourth quarter against the Rams.

Robbie Gould applauds the kick-off team for good coverage in the fourth quarter against the Rams.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Bears kicker Robbie Gould sits on the bench after missing a field goal in the first quarter against the Chargers.

Bears kicker Robbie Gould sits on the bench after missing a field goal in the first quarter against the Chargers.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Bears kicker Robbie Gould misses a field goal in the third quarter against the Chargers.

Bears kicker Robbie Gould misses a field goal in the third quarter against the Chargers.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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Bears kicker Robbie Gould takes a look at the field before the game at Qualcomm Stadium.

Bears kicker Robbie Gould takes a look at the field before the game at Qualcomm Stadium.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould kick an extra point during the first half against the Vikings.

Robbie Gould kick an extra point during the first half against the Vikings.  (Nam Y. Huh / AP)

Robbie Gould warms up on the field prior to a game against the Vikings.

Robbie Gould warms up on the field prior to a game against the Vikings.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal in the third quarter of against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal in the third quarter of against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

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Robbie Gould leaves the field with defensive end Sam Acho after his game-winning field goal against the Raiders.

Robbie Gould leaves the field with defensive end Sam Acho after his game-winning field goal against the Raiders.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould kicks a 54-yard, game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders.

Robbie Gould kicks a 54-yard, game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders.  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould takes the field for warmups prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Robbie Gould takes the field for warmups prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers.

Robbie Gould leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

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Robbie Gould celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Green Bay Packers.

Robbie Gould celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Green Bay Packers.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.

Robbie Gould stands on the sideline in the first half of a preseason game against the Browns at Soldier Field.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri greets Bears kicker Robbie Gould after a preseason game in Indianapolis.

Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri greets Bears kicker Robbie Gould after a preseason game in Indianapolis.  (Sam Riche / AP)

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal front he hold of punter Pat O'Donnell during the first half of a preseason game against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.

Robbie Gould kicks a field goal front he hold of punter Pat O’Donnell during the first half of a preseason game against the Dolphins at Soldier Field.  (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)

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Robbie Gould signs autographs for fans after practice on the Bears Family Fest.

Robbie Gould signs autographs for fans after practice on the Bears Family Fest.  (Anthony Souffle / Chicago Tribune)

Robbie Gould boots a ball during training camp.

Robbie Gould boots a ball during training camp.  (Nam Y. Huh / AP)

Robbie Gould lines up his putt on the 7th hole during the Encompass Championship at the North Shore Country Club.

Robbie Gould lines up his putt on the 7th hole during the Encompass Championship at the North Shore Country Club.  (Andrew A. Nelles / Chicago Tribune)

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