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Former Giants' Kicker Blanchard Dies Suddenly In Texas

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Former New York Giants’ place kicker, Cary Blanchard, died suddenly on Sept. 6 in Texas. The sad news was reported by the athletics communications office at Oklahoma State University in a statement on Sept. 7, 2016.

Blanchard played in ten games for the New York Giants in 1999. He was signed to replaced Brad Daluiso, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, according to the New York Post on Oct. 19, 1999.

Oct 26, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of the NFL logo on the goal post pad before the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Capable Kicker

Blanchard hit 18 of 21 field goals in 1999, good for 85.7 percent success rate in 10 games for the GMen. The former Cowboy also hit 19 of 19 extra points that season for Big Blue squad that went 7-9. Overall, Blanchard hit on 77.1 percent of his field goals during in his eight-year NFL career.

In his career, Blanchard was place kicker for the New York Jets (1992-93), Indianapolis Colts (1994-96), Washington Redskins (1998) and Arizona Cardinals (2000). His season with the Giants the second most accurate in his career.

With the Colts, Blanchard was an Associated Press first-team All-Pro in 1996 and a Pro Bowl selection that year.

#okstate kicking great Cary Blanchard passed away yesterday. He was 47. https://t.co/dZlUJT7MMc pic.twitter.com/mKrBhbDdbG

— Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) September 7, 2016

Blanchard was a three-time All-Big Eight selection (1988-90), and he finished his Oklahoma State career with 331 total points.

According to the Associated Press, in a report dated Sept. 7, 2016, his death was confirmed by his ex-wife Mindi Blanchard. “[Mindi Blanchard] said Cary passed away unexpectedly of what she believes was a massive heart attack, but added that an autopsy has not been performed.”

Mindi Blanchard also said that Cary died in Mabank, Texas, three days after his mother’s funeral there.