Adam Vinatieri

Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football player who currently serves as the placekicker for the National Football League's New England Patriots. He is generally considered the best clutch kicker in the history of the NFL.

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December 28 - 1972 - Yankton, South Dakota - American football - National Football League - New England Patriots

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He is the second of four children. He has two familiar family ties. His great-great grandfather is Felix Vinatieri, who served as General George Armstrong Custer's bandmaster. He is also a third cousin to the famous daredevil, Evel Knievel. Adam attended Rapid City, South Dakota's Central High School, where he was a letterman in football, track, wrestling, and soccer.

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Custer - Evel Knievel - Rapid City, South Dakota - High School

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He was a four-year letterman at South Dakota State University as a placekicker and punter. He finished up his college years of football as the school's all-time scoring leader with 185 career points scored. (His younger brother Beau was a place kicker at Black Hills State University before graduating in 2003.)

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South Dakota State University - Black Hills State University

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