Dale Hatcher

Career

He played college football at Clemson University

In 1985, Hatcher was named Pro Bowl and Associated Press All Pro First Team. His blocked punt decided the first overtime regular-season NFL game to be decided by a safety. Teammate Jim Everett threw for the only three touchdowns of the game for the Rams as the Vikings" only other points were Rich Karlis" record-tying seven field goals.

After his football career ended, Hatcher took a job working at Freightliner Custom Chassis in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Achievements

• On November 5, 1989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hatcher helped end the game as he tried to punt, only to have it blocked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Mike Merriweather to give the Vikings a 23–21 win over the Rams.