Dave Cutler (Canadian football)

David Robert Stuart Cutler (born October 17, 1945) is a former all-star place kicker with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Cutler is considered by many to be the best field goal kicker in CFL history.[1]

Dave Cutler
No. 26
Cutler (No. 26) attempts to kick a field goal against the Calgary Stampeders
Born: (1945-10-17) October 17, 1945
Biggar, Saskatchewan
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)K
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
UniversitySimon Fraser
CFL Draft1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
1969–1984Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1977, 1978
CFL West All-Star1977, 1978, 1980
Awards1972 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1973 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1974 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1975 Dick Suderman Trophy
1975 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1977 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1978 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1980 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
1981 Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy
Honours1986 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour
RecordsEskimos Records
  • Longest Field Goal (59) - October 28, 1970
  • Longest Kickoff (95) - August 6, 1975
  • Most Field Goals – Season (50) - 1977
  • Most Field Goals – Game (6) - October 22, 1972
  • Most Singles – Career (218)
  • Most Singles – Game (5) - October 28, 1983
Career stats
Field Goals464/790
FG %58.7%
Longest FG59
Kickoffs1,030
Kickoff Yardage60,527 (Avg: 58.8 yds)

CFL

A graduate of Simon Fraser University, and playing his entire 16-year career with the Eskimos, Cutler is the team's all time point scorer, with 2237. He was an all star 4 times and was a member of 6 Grey Cup winning teams, including being an essential part of their great 5 win (1978–1982) dynasty. One of his most memorable plays occurred with only seconds remaining in the 69th Grey Cup game of 1981 against Ottawa, where his field goal was not only game winning, but dynasty extending. His kick capped one of the most dramatic comebacks in Grey Cup history, as the Eskimos were down by 19 points at half-time.

Awards and honors

Cutler is a member of the Simon Fraser University Sports Hall of Fame, the Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and in 2016 was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

References
  1. "Dave Cutler". Hall of Famers. Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum. Archived from the original on 2009-11-07. Retrieved 2009-02-27.


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