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Tom Dempsey, NFL Kicker & Encinitas Native, Dies From Coronavirus
Tom Dempsey, a San Dieguitio High School alumnus who holds the NFL record for longest field goal, died from coronavirus complications at 73.

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Tom Dempsey, a San Dieguitio High School alumnus who holds the NFL record for longest field goal, died from coronavirus complications at 73.

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