Harry Newsome (born January 25, 1963) is a former professional American football player who played punter for nine seasons for the

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and Minnesota Vikings. Harry holds the record for the longest punt in Three Rivers Stadium of 84 yards. He shares with

Herman Weaver William Herman Weaver (born November 17, 1948), nicknamed "Thunderfoot", is a former American football punter. He played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1980. He spent his first seven years punting for the Detroi ...

the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a career with 14. In 1988, he set the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a season with 6. Today, Newsome lives in his hometown, Cheraw, SC with his wife, Beth. Together, they have three children: Josh, Laurin, and Cody. After retirement, Newsome founded his own landscaping company.

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1963 births Living people People from Cheraw, South Carolina American football punters Wake Forest Demon Deacons football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Minnesota Vikings players {{Amfoot-punter-stub