11 Facts About Fred Cox

Fred William Cox was an American football placekicker who played for 15 seasons in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings.

Fred Cox's parents owned and operated a small grocery store, which is still in operation by his brother's family after four generations.

Fred Cox is the Vikings' all-time leader in scoring and field goals.

Fred Cox is one of 11 Vikings players to have played in all four of their Super Bowl appearances during the 1970s.

Fred Cox did not have a field goal percentage lower than his first year rate until his last season.

Fred Cox led the NFL in scoring in 1969 with 121 points and again in 1970 with 125 and was named first-team All-Pro both years.

Fred Cox was named NFC first-team All-Pro in 1971 with 91 points scored.

Fred Cox topped 100 points four times while having at least 90 in three other seasons, with a top 10 finish in points scored ten times.

At the time of his retirement, Fred Cox was the NFL's second all-time leading scorer behind George Blanda.

Fred Cox opened his chiropractic office in Buffalo, MN in 1975.

Fred Cox died on November 28,2019 at his home in Monticello, Minnesota.