Morten Andersen

Morten Andersen

Morten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different rival teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and the Atlanta Falcons, with whom he spent a combined eight seasons. He officially retired December 8, 2008, after not having played all season. Andersen was born in Copenhagen and raised in the west Jutland town of Struer, Denmark. As a student, he was a gymnast and a long jumper, and just missed...
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quick facts
Birthdate:August 19, 1960
Birthplace:Copenhagen
Age:51
Height:6' 2"
Weight:225 lbs.
All Positions Played:Placekicker
Education:Michigan State University

Former football teams for Morten Andersen

New York Giants
New York Giants
Placekicker
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Placekicker
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
Placekicker
Tenure:2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Placekicker
Tenure:2002 - 2003 (1 year)
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
Placekicker
Tenure:1995 - 2000 (5 years)
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Placekicker
Tenure:1982 - 1994 (12 years)

Education

Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Location:East Lansing
Founded:February 12, 1855
Colors:Green, White
Mascot:Sparty

Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the first land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act. MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
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NFL players from Michigan State University
NamePositionMost recent team
Brandon McKinney Defensive tackle Indianapolis Colts
Domata Peko Defensive tackle Cincinnati Bengals
Eric Smith Defensive back New York Jets
Chris Baker Tight end Washington Redskins
Brandon Fields Punter Miami Dolphins
Drew Stanton Quarterback Indianapolis Colts
Devin Thomas Wide receiver Chicago Bears
Kyle Cook Center Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Hoyer Quarterback New England Patriots
Javon Ringer Running back Tennessee Titans
Ross Weaver Defensive back Detroit Lions
Greg Jones Linebacker New York Giants
Chris L. Rucker Defensive back Indianapolis Colts
Antonio Gates Tight end San Diego Chargers
Justin Boren Center Baltimore Ravens
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Hometown of Morten Andersen

Copenhagen
Copenhagen

Copenhagen , Latin: Hafnia is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city, with an urban population of 1,213,822 and a metropolitan population of 1,931,467 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating...
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Places Morten Andersen has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Morten Andersen
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Indianapolis 829,718
B Copenhagen
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which educational institution did Morten Andersen attend?
  • A:
    Morten Andersen went to school at Michigan State University.
  • Q:
    Where was Morten Andersen born?
  • A:
    Morten Andersen was born in Copenhagen.
  • Q:
    How tall is Morten Andersen?
  • A:
    He is 6 feet, 2 inches tall.
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