Date of Birth: August 19, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Morten Andersen, also known as “The Great Dane,” is a retired Danish-American football placekicker who had an illustrious career in the National Football League (NFL). Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Andersen moved to the United States as a teenager and quickly made a name for himself in American football. He attended Michigan State University, where he excelled as a kicker, setting several school records. Andersen was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. Over his 25-year career, he played for the Saints, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. Known for his incredible consistency and longevity, Andersen retired as the NFL’s all-time leading scorer, a record he held until 2018. He was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team for both the 1980s and 1990s. In 2017, Andersen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history.
5 Interesting Facts about Morten Andersen
1. Morten Andersen is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer among kickers with 2,544 points.
2. He played in a record 382 NFL games, more than any other player at the time of his retirement.
3. Andersen was the first player to score more than 2,500 points in the NFL.
4. He holds the record for the most field goals in NFL history with 565.
5. Andersen is one of only two players to have played in the NFL in three different decades (1980s, 1990s, and 2000s).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Morten Andersen
1. “I always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.”
2. “Consistency is the hallmark of a great kicker.”
3. “It’s not about how you start; it’s about how you finish.”
4. “Every kick is a new challenge, a new opportunity to prove yourself.”
5. “Longevity in this game comes from taking care of your body and mind.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Morten Andersen’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Morten Andersen has two children, Sebastian and Aimee Andersen.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/morten-andersen/
2. [NFL Stats and Records](https://www.nfl.com/players/morten-andersen/stats/
3. [ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2/morten-andersen
4. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morten_Andersen
