Steve Christie is a former professional football player who played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on August 13, 1969, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and attended William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute in Toronto.
Christie began his football career at William & Mary College in Virginia, where he played for the Tribe from 1987 to 1991. He was a standout kicker and punter, earning All-American honors in his senior year. Christie finished his college career with 368 points, which was a school record at the time.
After college, Christie signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 1991. He spent one season with the Buccaneers before being released and signing with the Buffalo Bills in 1992. Christie played for the Bills for ten seasons, from 1992 to 2001, and was a key member of the team that went to four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991 to 1994.
During his time with the Bills, Christie set several team records, including most career points (1,011), most field goals made (234), and most consecutive extra points made (140). He also made several clutch kicks in important games, including a game-winning field goal in overtime against the Houston Oilers in the 1993 playoffs.
After leaving the Bills, Christie played for several other teams in the NFL, including the San Diego Chargers, the New York Giants, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He retired from the NFL in 2004 with a career total of 1,476 points, which ranked him 16th on the all-time scoring list at the time.
In addition to his NFL career, Christie also played for the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in 1995. He was named the league's Special Teams Player of the Year after leading the league in scoring with 78 points.
Christie was known for his accuracy and consistency as a kicker, as well as his ability to make clutch kicks in pressure situations. He was also a versatile player who could handle both kicking and punting duties when needed.
After retiring from football, Christie returned to his hometown of Oakville, Ontario, where he became involved in youth sports and coaching. He also started a successful business, Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, which is located in Port Severn, Ontario.
Overall, Steve Christie had a long and successful career as a professional football player, and his contributions to the Buffalo Bills during their Super Bowl runs in the 1990s will always be remembered by fans of the team.
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