Dean Biasucci is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was born on June 25, 1962, in Niagara Falls, New York, and attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he played college football.
Biasucci began his professional career in the United States Football League (USFL) in 1984, playing for the New Jersey Generals. He then joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1985, where he played for nine seasons. During his time with the Colts, Biasucci became the team's all-time leading scorer, with 1,032 points. He also set a team record for the longest field goal, with a 55-yard kick in 1988.
In 1994, Biasucci signed with the St. Louis Rams, where he played for one season. He then played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995, before retiring from professional football.
Throughout his career, Biasucci was known for his accuracy as a kicker. He made 70.6% of his field goal attempts, with a career-long of 56 yards. He also made 99.4% of his extra point attempts, missing only one out of 174 attempts.
Biasucci was named to the Pro Bowl in 1987, and was a two-time All-Pro selection in 1987 and 1988. He was also named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Year in 1987.
After retiring from football, Biasucci became a motivational speaker and founded the Dean Biasucci Kicking Academy, which provides training for young kickers. He also worked as a color commentator for NFL Europe games on Fox Sports.
In conclusion, Dean Biasucci had a successful career as a placekicker in the NFL, playing for the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was known for his accuracy and was a Pro Bowl selection, two-time All-Pro selection, and AFC Special Teams Player of the Year. After retiring from football, he became a motivational speaker and founded a kicking academy.
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