Tony Franklin (kicker)
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| Position | Placekicker | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 18, 1956 Big Spring, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Arlington Heights (TX) | ||||||||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1979: 3rd round, 74th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a kicker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1979 to 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style, which led to his nickname "the Barefoot Kicker". He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.