Mike Vrabel recalls Adam Vinatieri's legendary kick before Hall of Fame induction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Mike Vrabel reminisced about Adam Vinatieri's remarkable 45-yard field goal under snowy conditions during a playoff game against the Oakland Raiders on January 19, 2002. This memorable kick was pivotal in forcing overtime and helped maintain the Patriots' playoff hopes. Vinatieri will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio, recognized for his contributions to the Patriots’ early success, including key field goals in three Super Bowls. His Hall of Fame class includes Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, and Luke Kuechly.
- •Vrabel shared stories of playing with Vinatieri for five seasons.
- •Vinatieri's kick against the Raiders remains a defining moment in Patriots history.
- •He is the only player to score 1,000 points for two franchises.
- •Vinatieri won three Super Bowls with the Patriots before joining the Colts.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel recalls his favorite Adam Vinatieri story
- 2:00 PMPats Pulpit — Mike Vrabel recalls his favorite Adam Vinatieri story - Pats Pulpit
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel Shares Ultimate Adam Vinatieri Story Before Hall Of Fame Induction
"The Patriots coach had a front-row seat for one of the greatest kicks in NFL history.
"The former Patriots kicker will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
"The former Patriots kicker will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:00 PMMike Vrabel recalls his favorite Adam Vinatieri story
The former Patriots kicker will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
- Pats PulpitAug 8, 2026, 2:00 PMMike Vrabel recalls his favorite Adam Vinatieri story - Pats Pulpit
The former Patriots kicker will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:50 PMMike Vrabel Shares Ultimate Adam Vinatieri Story Before Hall Of Fame Induction
The Patriots coach had a front-row seat for one of the greatest kicks in NFL history.
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