Adam Vinatieri

About Adam Vinatieri

Adam Matthew Vinatieri (pronounced /Vin-a-terry/) (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He is best known for his tenure with the New England Patriots from 1996 to 2005. He has played in five Super Bowls, four with the Patriots and one with the Colts, winning four. Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2007 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2002, 2004, & 2005 with the Patriots. Vinatieri is the first kicker ever to play in five Super Bowls and win four Super Bowl rings. His only Super Bowl loss coming in Super Bowl XXXI in 1996 to the Green Bay Packers 35-21.

Vinatieri is generally considered to be one of the most talented clutch kickers in the history of the National Football League. Nicknamed "Automatic Adam" for his accuracy, and "Iceman" for his incredible poise under pressure, Vinatieri has converted several of the most pressurized field goals in NFL history, including game-winning kicks in the final seconds of two Super Bowls.

Adam attended Central High School (Rapid City, South Dakota) and was a letterman in football, wrestling, soccer, and track. In football, he garnered first team All-State honors as a senior. He graduated from Central High School in 1991.