1. John David Kasay was born on October 27,1969 and is an American former professional football player who was a kicker for 21 seasons in the National Football League, primarily with the Carolina Panthers.
19 Facts About John Kasay
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John Kasay played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.
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John Kasay was an all-state selection with 37 career field goals, including a 54-yarder.
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John Kasay was a four-year letterman at the University of Georgia.
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John Kasay finished his college career fifth on the school's career kick scoring list with 217 points, converting 46-of-65 field goals and 79-of-82 extra points.
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John Kasay graduated from Georgia in 1991 with a degree in journalism.
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John Kasay was drafted in the fourth round in 1991 by the Seattle Seahawks.
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John Kasay played for the Panthers in 15 seasons, but missed the whole 2000 season after breaking his left kneecap in August.
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John Kasay continued to play for the Panthers through the 2010 season.
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John Kasay was the last remaining player left from the Panthers' 1995 inaugural season and the last NFL player born in the 1960s to retire.
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John Kasay played out the 2011 season in New Orleans, and was re-signed through the 2012 NFL season by Saints on April 26,2012.
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John Kasay became eligible for induction in the team's Ring of Honor five years after his retirement.
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John Kasay formerly held the record for most field goals in a single season with 37 in 1996, and he was awarded a Pro Bowl appearance as a result.
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John Kasay is second all-time for field goals made from 50+ yards made behind only Jason Hanson and is the only player to convert on four field goals from 46+ yards in a single game.
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John Kasay hit his 400th field goal on December 6,2009, in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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John Kasay is only the 7th player in NFL history to accomplish that.
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John Kasay is the longest tenured player to play for the Panthers.
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John Kasay is married with two sons and two daughters and is a Christian.
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John Kasay served as the athletic director for the Charlotte Christian School after retiring from football and is working to publish a biography.