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One of the finest kickers to don a New Haven uniform, Pat Fitzpatrick ranks seventh all-time at UNH with 169 career points. He connected on 127 extra points and 14 field goals during his illustrious career from 1987-90.

As a freshman, Fitzpatrick made a quick impression on the coaching staff and took over primary kicking responsibilities midway through the season. After connecting on four of four field goals and 19-of-21 extra points, he emerged as the number one kicker as a sophomore. He was the team’s second leading scorer, connecting on 31-of-36 extra points and three of nine field goals for a total of 40 points. His season highlight came at Central Florida when he hit the eventual game-winning field goal in the Chargers 31-23 upset the nation’s second-ranked team.

In his third season, he connected on 33-of-38 extra point attempts and four of nine field goal tries. Fitzpatrick scored a then-school record eight extra points plus two field goals for a career-best 14 points in a 62-25 victory over Virginia Union. Both field goals in the win traveled a career-long 35 yards for Fitzpatrick. He was the team’s second leading scorer once again with 45 total points.

Fitzpatrick sealed his Hall of Fame career in 1990 with a career-high 53 total points, ranking him third on the team. He converted 44-of-53 extra points and three of nine field goals. His most impressive season included three games in which he connected on seven extra points and two games where he scored 10 total points. On homecoming 1990, the Garnerville, N.Y. native helped lead the Chargers to an impressive 64-45 victory over crosstown rival Southern Connecticut State at Dodds Stadium. He scored seven extra points and a 31-yard field goal, tying his season-best mark of 10 points in the game.

At the time of his graduation, Fitzpatrick held New Haven’s all-time record for points and was the first kicker to cross the 150-point plateau. Not only did Fitzpatrick enjoy individual success during his four-year career, but the Chargers posted a remarkable 30-10 overall record from 1987-90.

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