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33. Fred Cox

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33. Fred Cox
Fred Cox was emerged as the greatest Place Kicker in Minnesota Vikings history and for that matter the elite scorer in franchise history.  Cox played all of his 210 NFL Games for Minnesota and is a one time First Team All-Pro.  He is also the all-time leader in points for the franchise.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Place Kicker
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1963 Season.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1977 Season.
  • Games Played: 210
  • Notable Statistics: 282 Field Goals
    455 Field Goals Attempted
    62.0 Field Goal Percentage
    519 Extra Points 
    539 Extra Point Attempts
    96.3 Extra Point Percentage
    70 Punts
    2,707 Punting Yards
    1 Pass Completion
    1 Pass Attempt
    -1 Passing Yard
    62 Approximate Value

    18 Playoff Games
    11 Field Goals
    18 Field Goals Attempted
    61.1 Field Goal Percentage
    38 Extra Points 
    40 Extra Point Attempts
    95.0 Extra Point Percentage
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1969)
    Pro Bowl (1970)
    Most Points Scored (1969 & 1970)
    Most Field Goals (1965, 1969 & 1970)
    Most Field Goal Attempts (1965 & 1970)
    Highest Field Goal Percentage (1969)
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