Van Leigh Tiffin (born September 6, 1965) is a former American football placekicker.
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| Position: | Placekicker |
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| Born: | (1965-09-06) September 6, 1965 (age 58) Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 155 lb (70 kg) |
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| High school: | Red Bay (AL) |
| College: | Alabama |
| Undrafted: | 1987 |
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Van Leigh Tiffin was born in Tupelo, Mississippi.[1] He lived in Red Bay, Alabama, and attended Red Bay High School, attracting notice for his football ability.[2]
Tiffin attended the University of Alabama where he was the Alabama Crimson Tide's primary placekicker from 1983 to 1986. He holds the school record for longest converted field goal, with a successful 57-yard attempt against Texas A&M in 1985. He held the school record for converting 135 extra point attempts until his son, Leigh Tiffin, broke it in 2009 by one; Van never missed, however, going 135 for 135, while Leigh required 142 attempts.[3]
Tiffin's most notable kick came in the 1985 Iron Bowl against in-state rival Auburn. His 52-yard field goal lifted the Crimson Tide to a 25–23 victory as time expired. It has become part of Alabama lore, known mainly as "The Kick."[4]
In 1986, Tiffin was named a first team All-AmericanbyScripps Howard.[5]
Tiffin spent one season in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6]
