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Steve Little

Age: 43

University of Arkansas kicker who shares the NCAA record for longest field goal, a 67-yard boot against Texas in 1977; two-time All-American at Arkansas; set team bowl records for PATs (4) in Arkansas' Cotton and Orange Bowl victories in 1976 and 1978; held school record for career points (280) at the time of his death; chosen 15th overall at the 1978 draft by the Cardinals who handed him the punting and kicking duties; released after six games in 1980, the same day (Oct. 16) he was in an automobile accident that left him paralyzed for life.

Died: Little Rock, September 6, 1999

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