PERSONAL: Christopher Jason Bahr . BBV: That 1990 season the Giants had a very good club at all positions and went 13-3-0. Bahr spent the rest of the 80s with the Browns and connected on 77.8 percent of his field-goal attempts between 1983-1989. Sure, Bahr did okay for himself in the postseason, making three of four field-goal attempts for a Steelers team that would go on to win its fourth Super Bowl title in six years, but he certainly didnt show much improvement in Year 2, making just 19 of 28 during the 1980 regular season. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Matt was a great guy, a tough guy, and we certainly appreciated him coming out and doing that for us. For more NFL news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnNFL on Twitter, and subscribe to our Pick-6 Podcast and NFL newsletter. I was what was generally referred to as a journeyman player. Matt Bahr attempts a kick for Penn State. [8] He is best remembered for his performance in the 1990 NFC Championship Game on January 20, 1991, as he set an NFC Championship Game record with five field goals (including a 42-yarder as time expired) to lift the Giants past the 49ers 1513. Book Matt Bahr for appearances, speaking engagements, product endorsements, corporate events, or meet and greet. To find out now that he did it with concussion? Matt Bahr grew up in Pennsylvania and is the son of. He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pennsylvania where he excelled in both football and soccer. Bahr attended Penn State, where he was named an All-American three times for soccer and once for football. Call 888.550.6672 to find Matt Bahr speaker fees and booking agent contact info. BBV: How was Giants head coach Bill Parcells different than Browns head coach Marty Schottenheimer than Steelers head coach Chuck Noll? Career Stats BBV: You scored the first points of the game and also the last points with a 21-yard FG with 7:32 left in the match. While Walter was only Chriss soccer coach for his senior soccer season, Chris agreed with Matt about their dads advice to keep both placekicking and soccer simple. . Bahr finished his 17 seasons with 300 of 415 field goals and 522 of 534 extra points. Bahr played for the Colorado Caribous and then the Tulsa Roughnecks in the 1978 season. His best year was the one that followed his abysmal 1982 season; he nailed 87.5% of his kicks in '83, leading the league. Sister Davies Ann Bahr was an All-American gymnast at Penn State Bahr holds an annual Chris Bahr Kicking Camp , a 3-day clinic for student in grades 7-12 at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania . Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. "Steve DeOssie had to kind of, actually, guide him on the field and line it up. Do you know were you when matt bahr kicked this? Proudly created with. He would soon be picked up by the big, bad New York Giants. Most kickers tend to get out of the way but you were fearless and made lots of tackles during your career on special teams. I did not necessarily enjoy pro soccer, Matt, who now works as an engineer based in Pittsburgh, said. If kickers and punters are now coming out and claiming concussions, can you imagine what the rest of the special teamers brains must be like? The 49ers had won the Super Bowl the last two years and were looking to become the third team to capture three NFL titles in a row. Your email address will not be published. That's why the average NFL career is never more than three years. They treated everyone with courtesy and could be seen at almost every practice as well as games. He is the Raiders' second all-time leader in scoring (817 points), and his 162 career field goals was a Raiders record until 2007 when it was surpassed by Sebastian Janikowski. You can follow Josh Katzowitz on Twitter here: @joshkatzowitz. BBV: A favorite trading card of ours is an Upper Deck football card of you making a tackle against the Rams. Sign In. BAHR: The professional atmosphere of the sport. and check back to see what other football fans thought. Just a dream to coach, really., When Rich Mauti began fielding NFL offers after two storied careers at Penn State, the New O. With a dad who served as the captain of the U.S. national team for nearly a decade and played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup when the U.S. famously defeated England 1-0, its only natural both Bahr children gravitated toward soccer. In this NFC Championship Game, the Giants were the second-best rated defense while the 49ers were the third-best defense. Perhaps his best year as a pro came in 1983 when he compiled a 78% field goal percentage. A field goal is the most team-oriented play in football. Matt had had to make a tackle or two in that game on kickoffs and his head was ringing, DeOssie said. The Caribous traded him to the Tulsa Roughnecks during the season, and he made two appearances. View Matt Bahr Football card values based on real selling prices. Bahr attended Penn State University where he played soccer and was named an All-American as a senior. Bahr also joined his Atoms coach, Al Miller, on the 1976 U.S. National Team. Then-running backs and placekicking coach Fran Ganter said the Nittany Lions changed their practice schedule to permit Matt and Chris to begin placekicking after soccer practice had finished with Walter helping run the show. Bad thing is there are some legit claims out there and POS like him want to hit the lotto. No need to prove anything more to establish that the Pats cheated their way to these wins. Soon after, in 1978, he was drafted into the NASLthe what? The Browns would turn things around in the mid- to late-80s. Each had brief stints playing professionally in the now-defunct North American Soccer League, with Chris as a midfielder for the Philadelphia Atoms and Matt as a defender for both the Tulsa Roughnecks and Colorado Caribous. BAHR: I dont recall if I did see him and said anything. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Matthew David Bahr (born July 6, 1956) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League, and professional soccer player in the North American Soccer League. And think about it: it is 11 players against nine on that play every time. Penn State football senior kicker Jake Pinegar declares for 2023 NFL Draft In 2023, Its Not That Deep co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky plan to leave plenty of their issues and struggles behind. Error! The 1982 Topps Football Card Set contains 528 cards, which are easily recognizable by their colorful banners. At the stadium they had snipers up high, though. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Matt Bahr Net Worth is $7 Million Matt Bahr Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018. . Youll see New York coach Bill Parcells hug fellow coaches with a big smile on his face. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bahr played both soccer and football for the Nittany Lions before playing professional soccer and winning two Super Bowls with the Raiders. 7/6/1956. What happened next, and then what also happened involving you in overtime? BAHR: Pro soccer sadly was a job and the NASL was mostly worldwide pros extending their careers at that time. Bahr was the first round draft pick of the Philadelphia Atoms in the 1975 North American Soccer League draft. A story about a kicker with a concussion? Gambling problem? Attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The stands were so far away from the field because the stadium was built for the 1932 Olympics which the city did not get and was basically a baseball stadium. Former Penn State kicker Matt Bahr's right shoe won a lot of teams a lot of football games, but his role as a kicker and what factors into his job goes beyond just having a strong leg. He had a solid stint with the Giants, where fans best remember him for his heroics in the 1990 NFC Championship Game. He appeared in the 1980 television movie, Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story.[11]. Now, they put on pads once a week and arent hitting at full speed. You have to have team tradition with the ownership group, the coaching staff, the trainers and everyone who works with the team. He went from a professional soccer player to an NFL champion in a year, unheard of except in the Bahr household - his brother would be crowned an NFL champion in next year's Super Bowl. Item Information. I always brought my family to live with me. 160 votes. BAHR: My rookie season there were 2-3 practices with heavy hitting and six preseason games which are now down to four. Beginning in 1980, the NASL began to experience financial problems with the recession, player union contract disputes, and overspending. Bahr connected on 72.3 percent of his field-goal tries during his career (300 of 415), a number that placed him just a class below some of the best kickers of his dayincluding Gary Anderson and Morten Andersen. Advertisement Joining the Penn State trio being inducted will be the following Pennsylvania sports icons. Brown and UCLA were also in the mix. uuuuuuuuuvvvvv course he didnext headline: Matts brother Chris kicked his way to a Very successful career as well and GUESS WHAT?! Was the atmosphere in the locker room pleased that the defense had kept the high-scoring Bills to just 12 points, or was there a mood that Buffalo was just about to explode offensively in the second half? (Story), The Life And Career Of Boyce Green (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Mike Howell (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Calvin Hill (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Rex Bumgardner (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Walt Sumner (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Rich Jackson (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Mike Scarry (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Rich Kreitling (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Tommy Colella (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Milt Plum (Complete Story), The Life And Career Of Curtis Weathers (Complete Story), Tim Couch: What Happened To The Former No. He is currently a financial consultant, managing assets for professional athletes for ProVest Management Group in Columbus, Ohio. San Francisco kicker Mike Cofer and Bahr traded field goals in the first and second quarters for a 6-6 halftime score. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Bahr had 300 field goals made and 522 extra points made for 1,422 points. Sent every Friday and Monday. Do you have a blog? I missed my first kick which was an extra point. Goodell punishing the Pats for their cheating ways during the 2000-2006 time period clinches it for everyone except New Englanders in denial. Is It Crazy to Think Mason Rudolph Can Start for the Steelers in 2022? He set an NFC Championship Game record by nailing five FGs, one of which was a 42-yard game-winner as time ran off the clock to give the Giants a 15-13 victory, ending San Franciscos bid for a 3-peat. Thats nothingAdam Viniteri kicked the Patriots to three Super Bowls on the strength of field position illegally gained via information gleaned from the cheating by New England. BAHR: Noll was a renaissance man and did a lot of different things. The Niners opened it up in quarter three with a 61-yard passing score from . What else do you expect when you have a helmet with only 1 bar? Father is a former Penn State and NFL kicker (Bengals, Raiders, Chargers) and former North American . Once he felt confident with his practice, whether, in football or soccer, Matt said the mental and physical aspects of kicking would work in unison. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I basically just stood around with a stopwatch and listened to [Walter] for a couple of years, and he was teaching me as well, Ganter said about learning how to coach kickers, which he did for the remainder of his 33 years coaching Penn State football. In the two games against the high-flying 49ers that season, Matt Bahr had become the only Giants player to accumulate any points. Trivia (2) Kicker for the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers (1979-1980), San Francisco 49ers (1981), Cleveland Browns (1981-1989), New York Giants (1990-1992 . To all you three as well as the rest of the idiot New England fan base. The majority of his career was spent with the Browns, who were .500 or below for his first five seasons. . Over his career, which spanned from 1979 to 1995, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the San Francisco 49ers, the Cleveland Browns, the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Theres no denial the fact that the Pats had been videotaping. The entire offense has to drive down the field to get into field goal range. This had more to do with the way Bahr tackled. There is one glaring red flag when looking at his career, and that is his second season with Cleveland in 1982, when his kicks were good only 46.7 percent of the timebut its Cleveland so it was probably someone else's fault. BAHR: Mike was hung-ho to make the special teams one of the best in the league. Chris Bahr poses for a photo during his time at Penn State. Matt won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1979 and later with the Giants in Super Bowl XXV. These claims are absolutely ridiculous. This 17-year NFL vet came from a family that was REALLY good at kicking. Schottenheimer was a great organizer and never got the credit for making the Browns relevant again. BBV: Right after college, you signed with the Colorado Caribous of the North American Soccer League. You will hurt your head if you run into a 64 265 lb man running full steam at you that hits you in the head. . Will epic playoff collapse open door for a Chargers coaching change? So, it was football in the fall/winter, engineering in the spring/summer, and grad schools at night throughout the year. a Patriots draftee who stopped over in the fledgling World Football League before catching on with the rival Jets in . You play well and the media and fans pass it off as doing your job, but if you miss the yellow uprights they want your head. His brother Chris Bahr followed a similar career path. Latest chapter in an outstanding history of athletic success in his family . Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Odds & lines subject to change. After four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, Bahr went on to become a stalwart placekicker with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He would tell us to focus on the job at hand and leave all the game hype alone. @aljack88 After his NFL career, Bahr graduated from Southwestern Law School and practiced law in California and Pennsylvania until 1999 when his license was suspended for failing to pay bar fees. In fact, it was issued even before he requested that the Pats turn over all videotape, files and records pertaining to that practice. This just adds to it. Could Tom Brady end up in Miami, after all. You basically have no control over the outcome. 20th Anniversary of Tommy Maddox Playoff Rally Shows Need for Prudence with Pickett, Steelers Report Card for Win Over Ravens: Dare to Dream Edition, Its like he said in the KFC commercial: Do one thing all the time, you get to be great.. DeOssie has told a similar story in the past, including for the book The Most Memorable Games in Giants History: The Oral History of a Legendary Team. Bahr played professional soccer and football, winning two Super Bowls as a kicker with the Raiders. The 49ers defense was just a stout as the Giants defensive front that day and was a struggle for both offenses. ya think so? Brett Maher is the first player in NFL history to miss 3 extra points in a playoff game ( @EliasSports ). San Francisco kicker Mike Cofer and Bahr traded field goals in the first and second quarters for a 6-6 halftime score. Next up was the Super Bowl. Would you do it? And Wellington Mara would come into the locker room after every game and shake your hand and have something to say to you as a player. BAHR: That was a great game on both sides of the ball. Oh, and Chris Bahr kicked in the NFL as well. Before the kick I was hoping for a bad snap or a loose hold so that the kick would not be good. How did you get interested in the engineering field and why has it been your passion all these years? Bad thing is there are some legit claims out there and POS like him want to hit the lotto. Did the locker room have the feeling that the Bills were that much better than the Giants and perhaps didnt have a chance in the upcoming Super Bowl? Thats unrealistic. on the all-time list in scoring. An NFL placekicker is the most thankless and undervalued position in the league. Walter Bahr, 91, a Philadelphia native who became one of the great players and coaches in American soccer history, died on Monday. bozosforall says: Date: 06/14/2002: Organization: Department of Industrial Accidents: Docket Number: DIA Board Nos. There were so many great plays like when (QB Jeff) Hostetler hung onto the ball when Bruce Smith held his wrist in our own end zone. Cleveland Browns. This page, Matt Bahr v. New England Patriots Football Club, Inc., is offered by Department of Industrial Accidents; show more; Decision Decision Matt Bahr v. New England Patriots Football Club, Inc. There is a certain character that must be formed and is something different than what I have seen from them in the past years. One can wildly speculate on what advantages the Pats could have obtained while reviewing videotape shot during the 1st half of games during the 15 minute half time break; but skewing the facts regarding the punishment just makes you look like an idiot. Cant wait for the first cheerleader to make headlines, suing the NFL.. Is it just me, or is it a little creepy to see someone so obsessed with a sports conspiracy theory they feel a need to post adolescent smack talk in articles that have absolutely nothing to do with the subject at hand? Matt Bahr was born on July 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. section: | slug: mark-bavaro-matt-bahr-was-kind-of-out-of-it-when-kicking-the-fg-that-won-90-nfc-title | sport: football | route: article_single.us | ): 29 (3903rd overall since 1960) High School: Neshaminy Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 6th round (165th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft. 25 questions with a Super Bowl champion clutch performer. K Born: July 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA Drafted: . [Giants long snapper] Steve DeOssie had to kind of, actually, guide him on the field and line it up. 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He is an actor, known for Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier (1980), NFL Monday Night Football (1970) and The NFL on NBC (1965). The Niners opened it up in quarter three with a 61-yard passing score from Montana to WR John Taylor. BBV: That Super Bowl 25 was right in the middle of the Gulf War and tensions were high. Not surprisingly, Bahr followed in the footsteps of his brothers and was a standout soccer player; placekicking was only something he dabbled in at Neshaminy High School. Register now! Bahr kicked in two Raiders Super Bowl victories, (1981 and 1984). Fantasy football Week 9: Waiver wire insurance options for Cooper . Did Mike treat you like a seasoned veteran or just a temporary replacement guy until injured kicker Raul Allegre was ready? Matt, who also made Super Bowl XXV's game-winning field . With soccer-style" kicking yet to usurp straight on kicking as the dominant technique, Matt and Chris received much of their coaching from their dad. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. You have absolutely no justification for calling him a POS. Once I became the regular kicker I rented a house. BBV: The Giants were losing 12-10 at the half. He averaged 39 yards in punts. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Condition:--not specified. Mr. Bahr also was the father of two NFL kickers, Chris and Matt, who went on to win Super Bowls. So I was always ready to . Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Alphabetical Roster (PDF) Numerical Roster (PDF) Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BrownsNation.com is not affiliated with the Cleveland Browns or the National Football League. Matt Bahr. The older technique is limited in its control and power, which are crucial to being a prolific kicker. [7][8] In late September of that season he was picked up by the New York Giants after a repetitious injury to Raul Allegre. Kickers previously approached the ball from directly behind rather than at an angle as done in soccer-style kicking. But I don't think that stuff happens today. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But the . In that contest the Giants had more time of possession, more first downs and fewer penalties, but could not score in the Red Zone except for a 20-yard Matt Bahr field goal. All Rights Reserved. [3] He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr, and is the brother of NFL kicker Chris Bahr.[4]. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Howard Cross wore yellow arm bands, which the NFL was not happy with. But something curious happened in 1983: Bahr became a damn-fine kicker and connected on 21 of 24 field-goal tries for a Browns team that somehow had the instincts to keep him around. Pats fans know exactly what I am referring to. Kicker Matt Bahr and quarterback Jeff Hostetler of the New York Giants watch the winning field goal with no time left in the 1990 NFC Championship. Seriously!? In 1978, he signed with the . Matt is also the younger brother of Casey and Chris Bahr, who played in the 1972 and 1976 World Cup, respectively. Bahr's 34-yard field goal with three seconds left was the game-winner. My other brother Casey was the best defender. I also knew playing football was not going to last forever and wanted to make sure I used the other talents I was born with. BBV: Mike Sweatman was the Giants special teams coach with Charlie Weis the assistant ST coach. Born: That was one of the best conference championship games Ive ever watched. The hard thing about [kicking] was not being active in the game, Chris, who now works as a financial adviser out of Boalsburg, said. The winner would be catapulted into Super Bowl XXV in Tampa. Any kickoff is not 11 players versus 10. He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr, and is the brother of NFL kicker Chris Bahr. Bahr was traded to Tulsa, which shocked him, as it was the first time he realized the business side of professional sports. The strong-legged Bahrs never found the physical aspect of kicking to be difficult, but noted significant differences between the fast-paced nature of a 90-minute soccer match and standing on the sidelines for most of a football game. . Bahr joined the Giants in 1990 and would eventually have his finest hour later that season; Bahr connected on a then-postseason record five field goals in the NFC title game against the 49ers at old Candlestick Park including the 42-yard game-winner as time ran out. Print. A list taking an early look at the 2023 college football season says that Nebraska's non-conference matchup with their old Big 8 rival Colorado is one of the top non-conference games of the year. So too did older brother, Chris, who also won a pair of Super Bowl titles kicking for the then-Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. Select from premium New England Patriots Matt Bahr of the highest quality. The outcome of an entire game can hinge on one kick. BBV: You were an All-American playing college football at Penn State and set four major college records while earning an engineering degree. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Matt Bahr poses for a photo during his time at Penn State. Parcells was cognoscente of the job he had to do. Go To Coaching Staff. Bowles hasnt made decision on OC Leftwich, Top storylines for each Divisional Round matchup, Lions OC Johnson reportedly to stay with Detroit, Matt Bahr kicked the Giants to Super Bowl XXV with a concussion, Giants hold off Vikings 31-24 to advance to Philadelphia next weekend, Lamar Jackson sends possible message to Ravens on social media, Tom Brady gets away with a dirty move, for now. He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr, and is the brother of NFL . Bahr holds an annual Chris Bahr Kicking Camp, a 3-day clinic for student in grades 712 at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Get used to it. But I dont think that stuff happens today.. And for kickers, it used to be less than two years. He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr. Bahrs money line in the commercial, ironically enough, was, Do one thing all the time, you get to be great.. Photo: 1. Bahr seemed to get better with age and connected on 79.7 percent of his field goals in the 90s during stints with the Giants, Eagles and Patriots before finally retiring prior to the 1996 campaign. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. And of course being with the other players whether you won or lost. Do you have a sports website? In 1979, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. The majority of his career was spent with the Browns, who were .500 or below for his first five seasons. Being there for the family was just as important. He led the Nittany Lions in scoring in 1975, including four field goals over 50 yards. Son of Chris and Eve Bahr . Matt Bahr Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Matthew David Bahr (born July 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League, and professional soccer player in the North American Soccer League. MATT BAHR *1980 TOPPS *ROOKIE CARD #31 *PITTSBURGH STEELERS EX CONDITION! I dont have to think anything. BBV: You graduated from Penn State with an engineering degree. In soccer, I felt like I had some say in the outcome. Your thoughts? Excuse us Pats fans for taking ANYTHING DeOssie says with a huge grain of salt. Fee Range Call for Booking Fee. Its mostly similar. Browse our section of Matt Bahr signed and unsigned Photos at www.sportsmemorabilia.com. By the time he trotted out for the game-winning kick, he needed assistance and was not entirely sure of his location. Bavarro recalled that Bahr wasnt all there as he staggered onto the field for the games final play. Walter played for the 1950 U.S. World Cup squad as did Matts brothers Casey (1972) and Chris (1976). Now with a distaste for pro soccer, he opted for a chance in the NFL where salaries were higher and there was more job security, AKA leagues not falling apart. What do you see lacking in todays Browns that has made them so horrible for so many seasons now? There are better facilities, better equipment and I hear they actually give you water breaks now. Posting a career FGM percentage of 72.3, Bahr was a very accurate kicker over his 17-year career. Kicker Matt Bahr sustained a concussion earlier during a tackle on a kickoff. Breaking news: Half of all the great plays you can remember were probaly made by a player that had a concussion in that same game. The North American Soccer League - the highest professional league in the States at the time, which also happened to be very popular in the late 1970s, averaging around 13,000 fans per game. Parcells was the guy who pushed everyones buttons the right way. As a senior at Penn State, in 1978, Matt was a consensus All . Bahr will never make it to the Hall of Fame, but he is a two-time Super Bowl champion, and Ill bet hes never had to pay for a drink in the Big Apple. Select from premium Matt Bahr Kicker of the highest quality. He knew I had years in the league and kicked for the Browns for nine seasons plus played three other years. Two of the NFL's better known kickers, Matt Bahr and Lin Elliott, and 15-year veteran punter Rohn Stark were among those waived Tuesday as teams whittled their rosters to 60 players. My enthusiasm diminished with this real world reality. BAHR: Each week our only concern was the game ahead. K Matt Bahr, After further review: Tales from the Giants-Vikings Wild-Card timeline, Looking at some of the noteworthy plays from Giants-Vikings, Giants news, 1/18: Elis advice to Daniel Jones, Hurts, more headlines, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Dane Brugler gets Giants a No. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Matt Bahr on ESPN. "Matt Bahr, when he kicked the winning field goal against San Francisco in 1990, I don't think he knew where he was," Bavaro told the Newark Star Ledger. Topps Football Pittsburgh Steelers Sports Trading Cards & Accessories Rookie, BAHR: That was a company I set up when I got a contract to do the engineering for a multi-sports complex in Pittsburgh that had a lot of playing fields. BBV: After the Steelers, you played for San Francisco and then spent almost a decade in Cleveland. NFL and the NFL shield design are . "[5] While this did not happen (the Browns went 511 in 1981), Bahr did get some retribution against his former team when he kicked a game winning field goal to give the Browns a 1512 victory over San Francisco in week 11.[6]. Since missing that field goal on that arctic afternoon game, hes been released and cut from several teams and is struggling to find a home. BBV: Other than contracts and money, how is the NFL different today than when you played? I have an Edsel Ild to sell ya. So, after actually regressing during his third and fourth seasons, Bahr appeared to be at a crossroads as an NFL kicker, complete with a 59.5 career percentage on field-goal tries. BAHR: We felt pretty safe at the hotel, I dont remember anything as far as extra security. BAHR: I was always good at math and liked it. Former Steelers kicker Matt Bahr, on the road, during the 1979 or 1980 season. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. After a great high school soccer career, he went on to become an All-American soccer player at Penn State in the mid 1970s. His mother, Davies Ann, was a champion swimmer at Temple University and a physical education teacher at Penn State. Sent every Thursday. One of the greatest games ever. Bahr was the kicker on the Neshaminy High School football team. I was proud that I had two tackles in the Super Bowl for the Giants. The mental toughness both Matt and Chris demonstrated at Penn State come as no surprise to Ganter. Matthew David Bahr (born July 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League. BBV: You kicked five field goals for the Giants in the NFC Championship Game to beat a 49ers club that had lost only two games all year. Join our linker program. Matt Bahr 1980 Topps NFL Base ROOKIE Card #31 C* PIT Steelers Giants Kicker K RC. Required fields are marked *. @j0esuxd!ck Matt Bahr, the Giants kicker who led his team to Super Bowl XXV with five field goals in a 15-13 victory in the NFC Championship Game after the 1990 season, made his 42-yarder as time expired after suffering a concussion earlier in the game. and I never heard this story from him! . Bahr kicked for the Nittany Lions and played soccer at Penn State before playing soccer professionally and winning two Super Bowls as an NFL kicker. He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr, and is the brother of NFL . Matt Bahr was an example of a kicker who was allowed to work through his early struggles and go on to have a really good and lengthy career in the NFL. Bahr says, my first NFL game could have been my last, if not for redemption in overtime when he punched a 41-yard field goal through the uprights to win the game. Some are obvious and live prominently in memory, such as Matt Bahr's five field goals in the 15-13 NFC Championship Game win over the 49ers or Lawrence Tynes' game-winner at frozen Lambeau . Heck, even if youre really good for a long time, you could still lose your job if you struggle for just a few games. Matt Bahr Sport: NCAA Football, NCAA Soccer, NFL, North America Soccer League & American Soccer League Football Teams: . His best year was the one that followed his abysmal 1982 season; he nailed 87.5% of his kicks in '83, leading the league. Tribute to joe paterno chuck fusina and matt bahr; Matt bahr 2012 highlights; College and soccer career He is the son of National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Walter Bahr, and is the brother of NFL . Later that season, Bahr and his teammates would win Super Bowl IV 31-19 against the LA Rams. We present them here for purely educational purposes. I am the least important part, Bahr told The Daily Collegian about a successful kick. And if Mark Bavaro is to be believed, thats probably a good thing, because according to the former Giants tight end, Bahr -- who had suffered a concussion making a tackle earlier in the game -- didnt know where he was before he got set to kick. Phil Dawson. Get complete game-by-game stats for place kicker Matt Bahr on ESPN. The best Cleveland Browns kickers ever have all had a part in some of the biggest moments in franchise history. Matthew David Bahr (born July 6, 1956) is a former professional American football placekicker in the National Football League, and professional soccer player in the North American Soccer League. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about place kicker Matt Bahr on ESPN. And now he wants a piece of the pie? Bahr managed to stick with the Browns in the strike-shortened 1982 season, but he seemed to get worse, not better, and connected on just seven of 15 attempts. What a shock. 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