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Lou Groza

Player of American football (1924-2000) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76

Louis Roy Groza, nicknamed "the Toe", was an American professional football offensive tackle and placekicker while playing his entire career for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL).

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Cleveland Browns
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Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Groza was professional football's career kicking and points leader when he retired after the 1967 season. He played in 21 seasons for the Browns, helping the team to win eight league championships in that span. Groza's accuracy and strength as a kicker influenced the development of place-kicking as a specialty; he could kick field goals from beyond 50 yards (46 m) at a time when attempts from that distance were a rarity. He set numerous records for distance and number of field goals kicked during his career.

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United States
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2000 · aged 76