Super Bowl VI-winning team. In 1972 he made a club record 21 field goals, the first Austrian to do so. He also was the first known American football player to use a football style crossed-kick (now known as a rabona) late in the fourth quarter of the 1972 NFC Divisional playoffs, during an onside kick that contributed to a historic come from behind 30–28 victory against the San Francisco 49ers. In 1974, he was lost for the season after injuring his knee and was replaced with Efren Herrera. The next year Herrera was placed on the injured reserve list and Fritsch came back to lead the NFL in points (104) and field goals (22, tied with Jan Stenerud). On 6 September, 1976, because of inconsistencies, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for an eighth round draft choice (#208-Al Cleveland). San Diego Chargers With the San Diego Chargers he played in 5 games before being waived because he was inconsistent. Houston Oilers On 18 September 1977, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers and led the American Football Conference with a 75% field goal average. He was a part of the franchise's "Luv Ya Blue" period. In 1979, he received All-Pro and Pro Bowl honours. The next year, he led the league with a 79.2% field goal average. He was cut on 3 September 1982, after being beaten by Florian Kempf. New Orleans Saints Fritsch was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints in 1982, to replace an injured rookie Morten Andersen and reuniting with his former head coach Bum Phillips. On 21 December, 1982, he announced his retirement. He finished with 758 points in 125 games during his 11-year NFL career, among those 317 for Dallas. He led the NFL in field goal percentage three times (1977, 1979, 1980). His NFL record of having kicked a field goal in 13 straight playoff games was tied by Adam Vinatieri on 13 January, 2007. Houston Gamblers (USFL) In 1984, he came out of retirement to sign with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League and at the end of the season received All-League honours. He converted 42 of 50 field goals and 126 of 131 extra points for a total of 252 points in two seasons. Personal life After his retirement he worked in Europe as a sports commentator