Richie Cunningham (American football)
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Richard Anthony Cunningham (born August 18, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Early years
Cunningham attended Terrebonne High School, where he competed in football, baseball, tennis and track. As a senior, he contributed to the school winning the 1998 baseball district title.
He accepted a football scholarship from the
As a junior, he became the team's starter at placekicker, making 5-of-11 field goals. He hit a 50 and a 46-yarder in a 13-12 win against Northern Illinois University.
As a senior, he made 8-of-10 field goals attempts and 15-of-15 extra points attempts. He had a 49-yard field goal in a 17-14 win against Western Kentucky. He made a career-high 3 field goals against the University of Tulsa.
He finished his college career after making 13-of-21 field goal attempts and 31-of-32 extra points, for a total of 70 points.
In 2021, he was inducted into the Bayou Region Athletic Hall of Fame.[1]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
Cunningham sat out the
Green Bay Packers
In April
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On April 15,
He was named to the
In
In
Carolina Panthers
On December 14, 1999, he signed as a free agent with the Carolina Panthers, to replace an injured John Kasay.[8] On December 18, he tied a franchise single-game record by making 5 extra points against the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared in the final three games of the season, making 3-of-3 field goals and 13-of-14 extra points.
In
Cincinnati Bengals
On March 16, 2001, he signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, to compete in training camp with Neil Rackers.[10] He was released on August 27.[11]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 27, 2002, he was signed as a free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars, to replace a struggling Tim Seder.[12] On December 3, he was cut after playing in one game, making a 23-yard field goal and 2 extra points.[13] His release was done to sign placekicker Danny Boyd, who the club thought had a bigger potential.[14]
He finished his professional career with 84 for 105
Personal life
Cunningham also received some notoriety during his
.He currently works for a pharmaceutical company. He is divorced from Kristin Cunningham and has three kids.
References
- ^ "Meet the latest inductees to the Bayou Region Athletic Hall of Fame". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Cunningham's Kick Keeps Packers Unbeaten, 17-15". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "34) Will A RB Make A Notable Impression In The Passing Game?". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas releases kicker Cunningham, Harper". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Panthers turn to Nedney to solve kicking woes". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Cunningham ready to return to All-Pro status as Bengals kicker". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Cunningham ready to return to All-Pro status as Bengals kicker". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jaguars sign Cunningham". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Jaguars waive Cunningham". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Brunell 'probable'". Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "NFL Field Goal % Career Leaders". Retrieved February 19, 2023.