Patriots kicker, Memphis alum Stephen Gostkowski will set Super Bowl record with sixth appearance

For the third consecutive year and fourth time in five seasons, Memphis will be represented in the Super Bowl thanks to New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski.

When the Patriots take the field for Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday (5:30 p.m., CBS), Gostkowski will set a Super Bowl record with his sixth appearance, breaking Adam Vinatieri's record for most by a kicker.

Gostkowski is also two field goals away from tying Vinatieri's Super Bowl record of seven career field goals made. Should New England defeat the Los Angeles Rams, he also would be the first Memphis player to win three Super Bowls.

Charlie Babb won a pair of Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins in 1973 and 1974.

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Rob Gronkowski wears a sombrero during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Bill Belichick laughs as he speaks to the media during Opening Night. TANNEN MAURY, EPA-EFE

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Rob Gronkowski talks during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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New England Patriots tight end Stephen Anderson is interviewed while wearing a sombrero during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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The New England Patriots' Duron Harmon plays a game during Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks during Opening Night. John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports

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Tom Brady is videotaped during Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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The New England Patriots' Patrick Chung answers questions during Opening Night. John Bazemore, AP

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Camdyn Clancy has some fun with the New England Patriots' Julian Edelman during Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Television personality Guillermo Rodriguez in attendance during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32), center David Andrews (60), strong safety Patrick Chung (23), running back James White (28) and wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) during Opening Night. Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay speaks with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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Jared Goff talks to Tom Brady during Opening Night. John Bazemore, AP

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Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth is interviewed by his son during Opening Night. TANNEN MAURY, EPA-EFE

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A reporter tries to get Los Angeles Rams backup QB' Sean Mannion to eat something during Opening Night. Matt Rourke, AP

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Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is interviewed during Opening Night. Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman meets with the media during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders pose for a photo during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks answers questions during Opening Night. Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay answers questions during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (right) and running back Todd Gurley during Opening Night for Super Bowl LIII. Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Ethan Westbrooks and Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during Opening Night. Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports

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The Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald and Todd Gurley have some fun during Opening Night. John Bazemore, AP

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during Opening Night. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is introduced during Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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Los Angeles Rams players arrive for Opening Night for Super Bowl LIII. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl Opening Night. David J. Phillip, AP

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A general view before Opening Night for Super Bowl LIII at State Farm Arena. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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New England Patriots fans in the stands before the start of Super Bowl LIII Opening Night. TANNEN MAURY, EPA-EFE

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Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders and mascot pose during Opening Night for Super Bowl LIII at State Farm Arena. Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports

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In his 13th season, Gostkowski was ranked 10th in field goals made and 20th in field-goal accuracy. He remained one of the NFL’s leading scorers with 130 points this season, good for sixth in the league.

Last season, Memphis was represented in the Super Bowl with both kickers in Gostkowski and Jake Elliott, who helped the Philadelphia Eagles win by converting three field goals.

Memphis players in the Super Bowl

Stephen Gostkowski (New England Patriots – 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Jake Elliott (Philadelphia Eagles – 2018)

Martin Ifedi (Atlanta Falcons - 2017)

Jordan Devey (New England Patriots - 2015)

Clinton McDonald (Seattle Seahawks - 2014)

Mike McKenzie (New Orleans Saints - 2010)

Robert Douglas (New York Giants - 2008)

Artis Hicks (Philadelphia Eagles – 2005)

Reggie Howard (Carolina Panthers – 2004)

Isaac Bruce and Darius Blevins (St. Louis Rams – 2000)

Tim Harris (San Francisco 49ers – 1995)

Russell Copeland (Buffalo Bills – 1994)

Eddie Hill (Los Angeles Rams – 1980, Miami Dolphins – 1985)

Rick Ackerman and Stanley Adams (Oakland Raiders – 1984)

Ken Dunek (Philadelphia Eagles – 1981)

Charlie Babb (Miami Dolphins – 1973, 1974)

Harry Schuh (Oakland Raiders – 1968)

David Hathcock (Green Bay Packers – 1967)

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