Happy Birthday, Curt Knight!
April 14th, 2013 | Published in Milestone Birthdays
Curt Knight, who was the kicker for the Washington Redskins from 1969 to 1973, is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Knight was the NFC’s leading scorer in 1971, and he made the Pro Bowl that season. He was a member of the Redskins team that played in Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins.
Knight’s long path to the NFL included playing at the Coast Guard Academy under coach Otto Graham. He describes his career in an interview at mineralwellindex.com.
Knight is pictured here on his rookie card, a 1971 Topps. He appeared on several other football cards, as well.
Happy birthday, Mr. Knight!
