About Kirk Springs
Born 1958. Kirk Springs is an American american football player.
Kirk Edward Springs (born August 16, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for five seasons with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami RedHawks.
Springs' most memorable NFL play came in a Monday Night Football contest at New Orleans on November 21, 1983, when he returned a Russell Erxleben punt 76 yards for a touchdown with less than four minutes remaining to lift the Jets to a 31–28 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Jets scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to deny the Saints their first MNF victory. The loss eventually cost the Saints their first winning season and playoff berth, as New Orleans finished 8–8 under Bum Phillips.
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Who is Kirk Springs?
American football player
When was Kirk Springs born?
Kirk Springs was born on 16 August 1958 in Cincinnati.
What is Kirk Springs's occupation?
Kirk Springs is an american football player.
What nationality is Kirk Springs?
Kirk Springs is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kirk Springs. https://biography.guide/kirk-springs/
MLA: "Kirk Springs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kirk-springs/.
Chicago: "Kirk Springs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kirk-springs/.
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