Al Del Greco is a former American football placekicker who played for various teams during his career. He was born on March 2, 1962, in Providence, Rhode Island, and attended Auburn University, where he played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
Del Greco began his professional career in 1984 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He played for the Packers for two seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1987. He played for the Cardinals for six seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1992.
In 1994, Del Greco signed with the Houston Oilers, where he played for six seasons. He had a successful stint with the Oilers, setting a team record for most points scored in a season in 1996. He also helped the team reach the playoffs in 1997.
After the Oilers moved to Tennessee and became the Titans, Del Greco continued to play for the team. He played for the Titans for four seasons and helped the team reach the Super Bowl in 2000. However, he missed a crucial field goal in the game, which contributed to the Titans' loss to the St. Louis Rams.
Del Greco retired from football after the 2000 season. He finished his career with 347 field goals made out of 449 attempts, a field goal percentage of 77.3%. He also made 551 extra points out of 563 attempts, a conversion rate of 97.9%.
After retiring from football, Del Greco became a sports broadcaster and worked as a color commentator for college football games on ESPN and SEC Network. He also worked as a radio host for a sports talk show in Birmingham, Alabama.
Del Greco was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. He is also a member of the Auburn University Sports Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Titans Ring of Honor.
In summary, Al Del Greco had a successful career as a placekicker in the NFL, playing for various teams over a span of several years. He set records and helped his teams reach the playoffs and the Super Bowl. After retiring from football, he became a sports broadcaster and continued to be involved in the world of sports.
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