Eddie Murray is a former American football placekicker who played for several teams during his career. He was born on May 29, 1956, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and grew up in the United States. Murray played college football at Tulane University, where he was a standout kicker and punter. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 1980 NFL Draft and played for the team for seven seasons.
During his time with the Lions, Murray established himself as one of the most reliable kickers in the league. He made 352 of 393 extra point attempts and 222 of 297 field goal attempts, with a career-long of 54 yards. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1980, 1982, and 1983, and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 1983.
In 1987, Murray was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for one season before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 1993. Murray played for the Cowboys for two seasons, helping the team win Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994.
After leaving the Cowboys, Murray played for the Philadelphia Eagles for two seasons before finishing his career with the Washington Redskins in 1999. He retired as the NFL's all-time leading scorer among kickers, with 1,594 points.
Murray was known for his accuracy and consistency as a kicker, as well as his ability to perform under pressure. He was also known for his durability, playing in 21 seasons and missing only 22 games due to injury.
In addition to his success on the field, Murray was also known for his charitable work off the field. He established the Eddie Murray Foundation, which provides scholarships and other assistance to underprivileged children.
Overall, Eddie Murray had a successful career as a placekicker in the NFL, earning numerous accolades and establishing himself as one of the best kickers of his era. He was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.
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