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TIL of Tom Dempsey, an NFL kicker for the New Orleans Saints, born with no toes on his kicking foot. He held an NFL record, standing for over 40 years, for kicking a 63 yard field goal. ESPN Sport Science found the modified shoe (that caused some controversy) actually increased his margin of error.

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