Unknown Facts and Trivia About the NFL

TLDRLearn fascinating facts about the NFL, including players from outer space, record-setting kicks, and the shortest player in history. Discover trivia about Super Bowl rings, the Miami Dolphins' perfect season, and more!

Key insights

🚀The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a player from Mars as a publicity stunt.

🏈Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his right foot, kicked the longest field goal in NFL history.

🌟Jack Shapiro, five foot one and 119 pounds, is the shortest player to ever play in the NFL.

💍Bart Starr's Super Bowl 1 ring was made of 14 karat gold with a single diamond in the center.

🐬The Miami Dolphins went undefeated in the 1972 season, winning all regular season and playoff games.

Q&A

Who kicked the longest field goal in NFL history?

Tom Dempsey, who was born without toes on his right foot, kicked a 63-yard field goal.

Which team went undefeated in a season in NFL history?

The Miami Dolphins went undefeated in the 1972 season, winning all regular season and playoff games.

Who is the shortest player to ever play in the NFL?

Jack Shapiro, who was five foot one and 119 pounds, is the shortest player in NFL history.

What material is Bart Starr's Super Bowl 1 ring made of?

Bart Starr's Super Bowl 1 ring is made of 14 karat gold with a single diamond in the center.

Which team drafted a player from Mars as a publicity stunt?

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a player from Mars as a publicity stunt in 1969.

Timestamped Summary

00:06In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted a player from Mars as a publicity stunt.

00:09Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his right foot, kicked the longest field goal in NFL history of 63 yards.

00:40Jack Shapiro, who was only five foot one and 119 pounds, is the shortest player to ever play in the NFL.

00:53Bart Starr's Super Bowl 1 ring was made of 14 karat gold with a single diamond in the center.

01:05The Miami Dolphins went undefeated in the 1972 season, winning all 14 regular season games and three playoff games.

01:59The Buffalo Bills lost four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991 to 1994.

02:01The longest game in NFL history was played on Christmas day in 1971 between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs.

02:28The New England Patriots were accused of illegally filming the signals of the New York Jets in 2007, known as Spygate.