Scott Norwood

Quick Facts

Full Name	Scott Norwood
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 17, 1960(1960-07-17)
Age	64
Birthplace	Alexandria
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Cancer

Scott Norwood Biography

Scott Norwood is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on July 17, 1960 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The kicker of The Buffalo Bills from 1985-1991 who was famously criticized for missing a 47-yard field goal that could have won the Super Bowl.

He was a professional for many years with legend He spent his career playing alongside legend Jim Kelly..

Norwood was born in Alexandria, Virginia and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1978. He played both football and soccer at James Madison University and graduated with a business degree in 1982.

Norwood was one of many players the Bills picked up as the USFL contracted and ultimately collapsed; he eventually beat out Todd Schlopy (who would later come back when Norwood went on strike in 1987) for the Bills’ starting kicker position. He quickly became an asset to an offense that was going places as the Bills’ general manager, Bill Polian, assembled talent like Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and, on defense Bruce Smith. Within two seasons of Norwood’s arrival, the Bills had won the AFC East for the first time since 1980 and made it to the conference championship game. He soon overtook O.J. Simpson as the team’s all-time leading scorer. Following the 1990 season, the Bills advanced to their first-ever Super Bowl.

He was married during his professional career, and has three kids.

Scott Norwood Net Worth

Scott Norwood is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Norwood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played soccer and football in the NCAA soccer tournament at James Madison University, and was a part of the USFL before joining the Bills.

In 1988, he was an All Pro selection in 1988. Pro Bowl and All Pro selection.

Scott Allan Norwood (born July 17, 1960) is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons and spent the entirety of his career with the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions in the United States Football League (USFL). An integral part of Buffalo’s offense during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Norwood kicked in the team’s first two Super Bowl appearances. Despite his accomplishments, he is best known for missing a game-winning field goal attempt at the end of Super Bowl XXV.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Scott Norwood height 6 ft 0 in Scott weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Scott Norwood Dating?

According to our records, Scott Norwood married to Kim Burch. As of December 1, 2023, Scott Norwood’s is not dating anyone.

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Norwood resides with his wife Kimberly in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Centreville, Virginia. They have three children: twins Carly and Connor (born 1995) and Corey (born 1996).

Facts & Trivia

Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott Norwood celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.

Where is Scott Norwood now?

Norwood, who turns 60 on July 17, is enjoying life. He and wife, Kimberly, continue to live in Northern Virginia , where they raised their three children, now all adults.

How much did Scott Norwood miss by?

Wide Right, a.k.a. 47 Wide Right, was Scott Norwood’s missed 47-yard field goal attempt for the Buffalo Bills at the end of Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991, as described by sportscaster Al Michaels.

What is Scott Norwood known for?

As Buffalo’s placekicker from 1985 to 1991, Norwood led the league in scoring for the 1988 season and played in their first two Super Bowl appearances. Despite his accomplishments, he is best known for missing a game-winning field goal attempt at the end of Super Bowl XXV.

Is Ray Finkle based on Scott Norwood?

While the character was inspired by Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood for his missed kick in the 1991 Super Bowl against the New York Giants, the likeness the movie used for Finkle was none other than Oklahoma Sooners legend Uwe Von Schamann, who kicked for the Dolphins from 1979-84.

Is Ray Finkle a real kicker?

Clips from this game can be seen in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective as the character Ray Finkle is in reality Dolphins kicker Uwe von Schamann. Von Schamann made three field goals and an extra point in this game, but Finkle missed the game-winning field goal in a fictional Super Bowl XIX.