Spending twelve of his twenty-one seasons in Detroit, “Steady” Eddie Murray lived up to that moniker as one of the most dependable Place Kickers in NFL history. Murray was a two time Pro Bowler and would twice lead the NFL in Field Goal Percentage.
The Bullet Points
Position:Place Kicker
Acquired:Drafted in the 2nd Round, 34th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/69.
Departed:Waived 4/29/92.
Games Played:174
Notable Statistics:244 Field Goals 325 Field Goal Attempts 75.1 Field Goal Percentage 381 Extra Points 386 Extra Point Attempts 99.0 Extra Points Percentage 70 Kickoffs 3,664 Kickoff Yards 5 Punts 192 Punting Yards 50 Approximate Value
4 Playoff Games 5 Field Goals 8 Field Goal Attempts 67.5 Field Goal Percentage 9 Extra Points 9 Extra Point Attempts 100.0 Extra Points Percentage
Major Accolades and Awards:First Team All-Pro (1980) Pro Bowl (1980 & 1989) Most Field Goal Attempts (1980) Most Field Goals Made (1980) Highest Field Goal Percentage (1988 & 1989)
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