Gostkowski vs. Vinatieri: The Rookie Seasons

Vinatieri's rookie season (1996):
Field goals: 27 of 35 (77.1%)
Extra points: 39 of 42

Gostkowski's rookie season (2006):
Field goals: 20 of 26 (76.9%)
Extra points: 43 of 44

Vinatieri in 1996:
From inside 20: 1-1
From 20-29: 9-10
From 30-39: 8-8
From 40-49: 8-14
From 50+: 1-2

Gostkowski (2006):
From inside 20: 0-0
From 20-29: 10-11
From 30-39: 7-10
From 40-49: 2-4
From 50+: 1-1

I don't remember the condition of the field in old Foxboro Stadium in 1996, and I don't remember if Vinatieri had to kick some place like Gostkowski did today. Nor do I remember if there was snow in any of Vinatieri's 1996 games. This will take some research.

More on this later ...