Maximmilian Javier Zendejas was born on September 2, 1963 in Michoacan, Mexico. At a young age he began playing his national sport, soccer, but he wanted more of a challenge. In 1975 him and his parents moved to Arizona to have a better life. While in Arizona, Max began to become fond of football. With his strong leg that he required from soccer, Max found himself at home playing as a place kicker. He not only had a strong leg, but he was accurate too. His talents interested some scouts and soon enough he was playing for Arizona University.
During his four years of college football, he improved his control and accuracy, and soon enough NFL teams were looking at him as a potential draft pick. When he finished college, Max went into the 1986 NFL draft and waited for four rounds. On the fourth round and the 100th overall pick Max was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys. However, the Cowboys already had a decent kicker, so they traded them off to the Green Bay Packers. While at Green Bay he had an amazing two seasons. His 1987 season was the best, however. During that year he made 16 field goals and 13 extra points for a total of 61 points. I never watched him play, but he sounds like a mighty swell fella. If I had the chance I would watch a game from that season and bask in his Packer greatness.
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