Scott Hagler

William Scott Hagler (born July 19, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for one season with the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was one of the replacement players during the 1987 NFL strike.

Early life and education Hagler was born on July 19, 1964, in Eufaula, Alabama. He began practicing placekicking at age 10 and was a self-taught "soccer-style" player. He began playing football competitively in eighth grade, and was in addition to kicker a flanker. He accepted a scholarship from the University of South Carolina (USC) and began attending in 1982, spending his first year as a redshirt.

Hagler first began to see playing time in 1983. In 1984, he helped South Carolina to a 10–2 record and broke the school record of 43 consecutive extra points made. His season was highlighted when he kicked the game-winning point in their win over rival Clemson. Although he had less of a chance for field goals and USC performed more poorly in 1985, Hagler was still able to keep up his string of extra points made, extending it to 80. Five weeks later, in the season finale against Clemson (his final collegiate game), he again missed what would have won the game, resulting in another tie. Hagler graduated from USC with a business degree.

Professional career After going unselected in the 1987 NFL draft, Hagler was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. which would be the margin of victory in the 24–20 win.

Later life Hagler later worked for Palmetto Savings Bank and served as senior vice president of Security Federal Bank. He is married and has four children.