Jason Hanson
Hanson with the Detroit Lions in 2012 | |||||||||||||
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| Position | Placekicker | ||||||||||||
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| Born | June 17, 1970 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Mead (Spokane, Washington) | ||||||||||||
| College | Washington State (1988–1991) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1992: 2nd round, 56th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Jason Douglas Hanson (born June 17, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker who spent his entire 21-year career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football with the Washington State Cougars, he was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 56th overall pick. Hanson holds the NFL record for the most seasons played with one team and also holds multiple kicking and scoring records. Due to his longevity and statistical success, even on many non-playoff teams, Hanson is often cited as one of the most-loved players in Detroit Lions franchise history.