James Patrick "Happy" Feller was born on June 13,1949 and is an American former professional football player who was a kicker in the National Football League.
15 Facts About Happy Feller
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Happy Feller played college football for the Texas Longhorns, earning All-American honors in 1970.
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Happy Feller was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL draft and played for one season for the team.
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Happy Feller played for two seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
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Happy Feller played high school football at Fredericksburg where he was an accomplished two-way player.
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Happy Feller beat out Rob Layne, who started in 1967, for the starting kicker job before the start of the 1968 season.
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In 1968, Happy Feller went 8-of-16 for field goals and 30-of-32 for extra point attempts.
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Happy Feller made a 53-yarder against Oklahoma, a school record.
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Happy Feller kicked a 55-yarder two years later against UCLA to break his own record.
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Happy Feller was the first Longhorn to kick two FGs of 50 yards or more.
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Happy Feller was selected in the fourth round of the 1971 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Happy Feller was the first kicker selected in the draft.
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Happy Feller played in 21 total games, but could never shake a quadriceps injury.
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Happy Feller attempted 20 kicks in his rookie season, making just six.
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Happy Feller went 4-for-12 on field goals, with his longest being from 18 yards out.