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Was there something called the kick that was heard around the world?

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Yes as a matter of fact there was.

The famous kick happened on November 8, 1970: Tom Dempsey, 63 yards NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (W 19-17) vs Detroit Lions with only 2 seconds left to give the Saints a much-needed win. Dempsey kicked the ball in the straight-ahead fashion.

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