Jim Bakken

James LeRoy Bakken (born November 2, 1940) is an American former football kicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Cardinals, playing occasionally as a punter as well. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the NFL 1960s and 1970s All-Decade Team. Bakken is one of 29 individuals to be named to two All-Decade teams.

Jim Bakken
Bakken c. 2015
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Position:Kicker
Personal information
Born: (1940-11-02) November 2, 1940
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Madison West
College:Wisconsin
NFL draft:1962 / Round: 7 / Pick: 88
Career history
  • Los Angeles Rams (1962)*
  • St. Louis Cardinals (19621978)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Field goals attempted:447
Field goals made:282
Field goal percentage:63.1%
Longest field goal:51
Extra points attempted:553
Extra points made:534
Extra point percentage:96.6%
Points scored:1,380
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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