1. Geoffrey Stephen Christie was born on November 13,1967 and is a Canadian former professional football placekicker in the National Football League, who, as a member of the Buffalo Bills, became known for his ability to kick clutch field goals, even in poor weather.
Steve Christie grew up in Oakville, Ontario, and graduated from The College of William and Mary.
Steve Christie made his NFL debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1990.
Steve Christie made all 27 extra-point attempts and 23 of 27 field goal tries in his rookie season.
Steve Christie was a key contributor in the Bills comeback win against the Houston Oilers, in which Buffalo rallied from a 32-point deficit to complete the largest postseason comeback victory in NFL history.
Steve Christie kicked a successful onside kick, which he recovered himself, and kicked the game-winning 32-yard field goal in overtime.
Steve Christie's kicking shoe from that game is displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
In 1993, Steve Christie set a Bills record by kicking a 59-yard field goal in a regular-season game.
In Super Bowl XXVIII, Steve Christie set the record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history at 54 yards until it was eventually broken by Harrison Butker in Super Bowl LVIII.
In week 1 vs the Tennessee Titans, Steve Christie went 3 for 4 on field-goal attempts.
In week 7 vs the San Diego Chargers, Steve Christie kicked a 29-yard field goal with just :11 seconds to play, forcing the game into overtime.
Steve Christie then nailed a 46-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Bills their third victory of the season.
In week 9 vs the New York Jets, Steve Christie went 3 for 4 on field-goal attempts.
In week 10 vs the New England Patriots, Steve Christie kicked a 48-yard field goal in rainy conditions with just seconds to play, forcing the game into overtime.
Steve Christie has nine field goals in overtime to his credit, an NFL record he shares with Jason Elam and Jim Breech.
In 2004, Steve Christie was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to put some pressure on struggling rookie Josh Scobee.
Steve Christie requested his release from Jacksonville after a week in camp hoping to retire, but signed with the New York Giants a day later, playing what would be his final NFL season.
On July 2,2007, Steve Christie joined the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League by signing a practice roster agreement with the team.
Steve Christie was activated to play on July 7,2007, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Steve Christie served as an analyst for The Score Television Network.
Steve Christie did color commentary for the University at Buffalo Bulls football team on WECK radio.
Steve Christie enjoys live music and helps supports the Annual Borderland Music Festival at Knox Farms in East Aurora NY.
Steve Christie is currently President of Relative Goal Sports and Entertainment Management LLC.