Martin Gramatica is a former professional football player who played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on November 27, 1975, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in LaBelle, Florida. Gramatica played college football at Kansas State University, where he was a standout kicker and earned All-American honors in 1997 and 1998.
Gramatica was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He spent the first six seasons of his career with the Buccaneers, where he established himself as one of the league's most accurate kickers. Gramatica made 82.1% of his field goal attempts during his time in Tampa Bay and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2000.
In 2004, Gramatica was released by the Buccaneers and signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He played in just two games for the Colts before being released later that season. Gramatica then signed with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for two seasons. He made 80.6% of his field goal attempts during his time in Dallas.
Gramatica's NFL career came to an end in 2008 when he was released by the New Orleans Saints during the preseason. He finished his career with a field goal percentage of 73.2% and a total of 720 points scored.
Despite his relatively short career, Gramatica is remembered for his accuracy and his ability to make clutch kicks. He made several game-winning field goals during his time in the NFL, including a 47-yarder in overtime to send the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl in 2003.
After retiring from football, Gramatica founded Gramatica Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to families in need. He also started a business called Gramatica SIPS, which produces insulated panels for construction.
Overall, Martin Gramatica had a successful career as a placekicker in the NFL. He was known for his accuracy and his ability to make clutch kicks, and he earned a Pro Bowl selection and helped lead the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl during his time in the league.
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