CARDS: Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Scott Norwood played kicker at James Madison from 1978-’81.
• He was also a talented soccer player as well.
• Signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 1982 but did not make the roster.
• Joined the USFL playing for the Birmingham Stallions from 1983-’84.
• Was 38 of 39 on XP and 28 of 38 on field goals, scoring 122 points.
• After the collapse of the USFL, Scott signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1984.
• In 1988, kicked a league leading 32 field goals and had 122 points.
• Led the NFL in extra points in both 1990 and 1991.
• Released after the ’91 season in favor of Steve Christie.
• At time of retirement was the team’s all time leading scorer with 670 points.

ACCOLADES:

• Pro Bowl 1988
• All Pro 1988

NOTES:

I’m not sure if it’s true or if it’s an urban legend but it’s said that the song ‘Stuck in a Moment’ by U2 from their album ‘Beautiful Day’, was inspired by Scott’s struggles after missing the game winning kick in Super Bowl XXV. The video certainly hints to that as it takes place in a football stadium.

I really feel for Scott. He really took a beating in the media after missing the kick and the Bills unceremoniously dumped him after the 1991 season. Even after his career long ended, he was subjected to autograph hunters that wanted him to sign memorabilia that had to do with the kick, or personalize it with ‘wide right’. How can you move on when you are constantly reminded of it?

Scott obviously really doesn’t sign TTM, so when my friend Rick said he had an extra to give me, I was more than happy to take this off his hands.