Hello Sports fans! Tomorrow is the last Giants game of the season :( I thought this would be appropriate to be released today. The interview is with Morten Andersen who is in my opinion and statistically the best kicker to ever wear an NFL uniform. He is also the second to oldest player EVER! He played at one point for the Giants and we will never forget about such a legends legacy.
Morten gave me the time to ask him a couple questions. So here are the answers he gave:
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and came to the US as an exchange student in 1977. After one year at Ben Davis High School, I received an athletic scholarship to Michigan State University. In 1982, I was drafted in the 4th round by New Orleans Saints.
2) in 1982 when you hurt your foot on the first kick off, what was going through your head? Did you feel this would go on your whole career?
I was thinking that it wasn't the start to my career that I had wished for.
3) you where in 6 Probowls with the saints. Who would you thank or helped you achieve such an accomplishment?
I had great guys snapping and holding for me and guys up from protecting. I also was fortunate to have worked with intelligent, passionate special teams coaches.
4)How does it feel to have broken so many records? Which are you favorite or proudest records you broke?
My longevity and consistency throughout my career is what makes me the proudest and having shared the records with so many great players and coaches.
5) What went in to the decision of not resigning to become the oldest player ever?
I wasn't able to prepare physically the same way for the season so I decided it wasn't the way that I wanted to end it. My focus was always to play and prepare at the highest level.
6) is there any decisions you regret in your football career?
I really wanted to score a touchdown, but no one ever threw me the ball.
7) which players did you enjoy the most playing with?
Bobby Hebert, Clay Mathews, Kendall Gammon, Trent Green,Todd Collins
8)What would you suggest to someone who wants to go in to the NFL?
have a plan B, because only a small % get to play in NFL.
Stay humble, focused and work hard.
9)Do you have a way for fans to contact you for autographs or just to chat or ask a question?
Yes. Mortenandersen.com. I charge 20$ for autographs and the money goes to my foundation: The Morten Andersen Family Foundation. We support quality of life programs form youth and also the special operations forces community.
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