";s:4:"text";s:4585:" Dempsey was born without toes on his right foot and without four fingers on his right hand. Tom Dempsey's Shoe. He also had three grandchildren, the paper said.Because Lambeth House residents were quarantined, his family was not able to visit with him before he passed, but Ashley Dempsey was able to speak to him via video chat, she told the news outlet.On November 8, 1970, Dempsey's basement-dwelling Saints were losing 17-16 to the playoff-bound Detroit Lions at home in Tulane Stadium. With the Saints down 17–16 and two seconds remaining, Dempsey took the field for what was considered an impossible attempt. If anyone know the where abouts of the shoe you can contact me wmmarioloyola71291@yahoo.com: Type your message and click Add Comment: It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest. seasons as a place-kicker and was remembered for his game-winning, 63 … With time running out in the game, the Saints attempted a field goal with holder Joe Scarpati spotting at the Saints' own 37-yard line. All market data delayed 20 minutes.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot and without fingers on his right hand, wore a specially made shoe during his NFL career.Born in Milwaukee, Dempsey grew up in California and played college football at Palomar College near San Diego. (AP)Stumpy became an enchanting folk hero for the four-year-old Saints. But it is Dempsey’s kick fans remember most. Fast-forward two years and one team later, to Week 8 in 1970, as Dempsey and the 1-5-1 New Orleans Saints hosted the heavily favored Lions at Tulane Stadium. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.