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Morten Andersen is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

FLOWERY BRANCH – Former Falcons kicker Morten Andersen was among the 25 semifinalists being considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 in was announced on Thursday.

It will be Andersen’s third straight time being discussed in the meeting for potential enshrinement.

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113014 ATLANTA: Former Falcons kicker Morten Andersen is introduced during the game against the Cardinals in an NFL football game on

On Jan. 17, 1999, Andersen booted a 38-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 30-27 victory over Minnesota in the NFC championship game.