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per STrib:
Fred Cox, the leading scorer in Vikings history, died Wednesday night at age 80. He had been in hospice care at his home in Monticello, Minn., because of kidney failure.
Cox had 1,365 points during his 15 seasons as a kicker and, at the time of his retirement following the 1977 season, was the second leading scorer in NFL history behind George Blanda.
During his playing days he became a licensed chiropractor and also invented the highly popular Nerf football.
In a statement, the Vikings called Cox “a respected teammate and friend. Fred’s football career as the Vikings all-time leading scorer set the stage for a life where he went on to achieve great things in business and in his community. Fred’s positive energy, strength in his faith and passion for life will be missed.”
www.startribune.com
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Fred Cox, the leading scorer in Vikings history, died Wednesday night at age 80. He had been in hospice care at his home in Monticello, Minn., because of kidney failure.
Cox had 1,365 points during his 15 seasons as a kicker and, at the time of his retirement following the 1977 season, was the second leading scorer in NFL history behind George Blanda.
During his playing days he became a licensed chiropractor and also invented the highly popular Nerf football.
In a statement, the Vikings called Cox “a respected teammate and friend. Fred’s football career as the Vikings all-time leading scorer set the stage for a life where he went on to achieve great things in business and in his community. Fred’s positive energy, strength in his faith and passion for life will be missed.”
Kicker Fred Cox, leading scorer in Vikings history, dies at 80
In retirement, Cox became a chiropractor. He also is credited with inventing the prototype for the Nerf football during his playing career.
www.startribune.com
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