Luther Curtis Knight, Jr. (born April 14, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League from 1969 to 1973. In 1971, Knight led the NFL in both field goals made (29) and attempted (49), [1] and he also led the NFC in scoring that same season (114 points).[2] During the off-season he worked toward a BBA at the University of Texas.

Curt Knight
No. 5
Position:Kicker
Personal information
Born: (1943-04-14) April 14, 1943 (age 81)
Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College:Texas
Coast Guard
Undrafted:1969
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Pro Bowl (1971)
  • NFL Leader FGs Made (1971)
Career NFL statistics
Field Goals Attempt:175
Field Goals Made:101
Field Goal Pct:57.7%
Long:52
Player stats at PFR

References edit

  1. ^ "1971 Player Stats - Field Goals". NFL.com.
  2. ^ "Most Points Scored Player Washington In A Season". StatMuse.