RIP Bruce Gossett

[micropolitan guy]

Rams kicker of some renown in the 1960s-1970s. Seems like some sports figure from my youth is dying every day now.

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[BTExpress]

One of those players whom I always imagine the great Ray Scott saying his name every time I see it. Same with Boyd Dowler.

 

[HanSenSE]

Also spent five years with the 49ers after being traded for Kermit Alexander.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Also spent five years with the 49ers after being traded for Kermit Alexander.

Which is funny now when you think about it. A trade for a kicker.

 

[HanSenSE]

Which is funny now when you think about it. A trade for a kicker.

A Hall of Very Good guy who played in the same backfield as HOFer Jimmy Johnson. Other claim to fame was kneecapping Gale Sayers.

 

[qtlaw]

Also spent five years with the 49ers after being traded for Kermit Alexander.

Yeah!! I thought he was the 49er kicker.