place kick

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The most famous place kick in Five Nations history was undoubtedly John Taylor's last-minute touchline effort for Wales to win a pulsating match against Scotland 19-18 at Murrayfield in 1971.

From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2011

Illinois' Fullback Dave Cook broke a tug-of-war with Northwestern by a handsome place kick from the 22-yd. line, 3-to-0.

From Time Magazine Archive

Harry Newman dropped back for a high place kick that missed hitting the goalpost by just enough to give Michigan the game which clinched the Big Ten Championship 3-to-0.

From Time Magazine Archive

Fordham had nothing to boast about except one point-result of Andy Palau's place kick after a touchdown on his pass to Jacunski-that outweighed two St. Mary's field goals, 7-to-6.

From Time Magazine Archive

Numberless times he watched Lovelace taking the place kick.

From The Loom of Youth by Waugh, Alec