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Jack was a famous punter and also a gilt-edged drop-kicker.

From The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup by Forbes, Graham B

His inspiration was this: Perhaps he had that knack, perhaps he could practice faithfully, and develop into a sure drop-kicker.

From T. Haviland Hicks Senior by Elderdice, J. Raymond

You see, he’s a pretty good punter, Nod, and yesterday he blossomed out as a drop-kicker, too.

From The Turner Twins by Barbour, Ralph Henry

Then the Morgan's drop-kicker moved back to the twenty-yard line and well to the left of centre, and centre stood sidewise as though to make an oblique pass.

From Left Tackle Thayer by Barbour, Ralph Henry

I had some recollection of a fellow named O'Day, who had a great reputation as a drop-kicker, as did Hudson of Carlisle.

From Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball by Edwards, William Hanford