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Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. During his NFL career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards. He holds the NFL's single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and, in 2019, was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. He wore prescription goggles throughout his career due to myopia. College career Dickerson committed to Texas A&M before reconsidering and deciding amongst Oklahoma, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running Back
A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. There are usually one or two running backs on the field for a given play, depending on the offensive formation. A running back may be a halfback (in certain contexts also referred to as a "tailback" — see below), a wingback or a fullback. A running back will sometimes be called a "feature back" if he is the team's starting running back. Halfback/tailback The halfback (HB) or tailback (TB) position is responsible for carrying the ball on the majority of running plays, and may frequently be used as a receiver on short (or sometimes long, depending on the system) passing plays. In the modern game, an effective halfback must have a blend of both quickness and agility as a runner, as well as sure hands and good vision up- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Pro Bowl
The 1985 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 35th annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1984 season. The game was played on Sunday, January 27, 1985, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii before a crowd of 50,385. The final score was AFC 22, NFC 14. Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers led the AFC team against an NFC team coached by Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka. The referee was Chuck Heberling. Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Players on the winning AFC team received $10,000 apiece while the NFC participants each took home $5,000. AFC roster Offense Defense Special teams NFC roster Offense Defense Special teams References External links * Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl The National Football League All-Star Game (1939–1942), Pro Bowl (1951–2022), or Pro Bowl Games (starting in 2023) is an annual event held by the National Football League (NFL) featuring th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 College Football All-America Team
The 1981 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1981. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1981 season. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) based on the input of more than 2,000 voting members; (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers; (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers; and (4) the United Press International (UPI) selected based on the votes of sports writers at UPI newspapers. Other selectors included ''Football News'' (FN), Gannett News Service (GNS), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), ''The Sporting News'' (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Nine players were unanimously selected as first-team All-A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 College Football All-America Team
The 1982 College Football All-America team is composed of college football players who were selected as All-Americans by various organizations and writers that chose College Football All-America Teams in 1982. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recognizes four selectors as "official" for the 1982 season. They are: (1) the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) based on the input of more than 2,000 voting members; (2) the Associated Press (AP) selected based on the votes of sports writers at AP newspapers; (3) the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selected by the nation's football writers; and (4) the United Press International (UPI). Other selectors included ''Football News'' (FN), the Gannett News Service (GNS), the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA), ''The Sporting News'' (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WC). Thirteen players were unanimously selected as first-team All-Americans by all four official selectors. They were: # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Football All-America Team
The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best college football players in the United States at their respective positions. The original use of the term ''All-America'' seems to have been to the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and published in ''This Week's Sports''. Football pioneer Walter Camp also began selecting All-America teams in the 1890s and was recognized as the official selector in the early years of the 20th century. NCAA recognition As of 2009, the College Football All-America Team is composed of the following College Football All-American first teams: Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Foundation (WCFF), '' The Sporting News'' (''TSN''), ''Sports Illustrated'' (''SI''), '' Pro Football Weekly'' (''PFW''), ESPN, CBS Sports (CBS), '' College Football News'' (''CFN''), ProFootballFocus (PFF), Rivals.com, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UPI NFC Player Of The Year
From 1970 to 1984, United Press International (UPI) awarded the NFC Player of the Year award to players from the National Football League's National Football Conference (NFC). An NFC Defensive Player of the Year was named from 1975 to 1996, and an NFC Offensive Player of the Year, which replaced the overall player of the year award in 1985, was issued until 1996. Winners One selection only Offense and Defense selections Multiple-time winners See also *UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year * United Press International NFL Most Valuable Player Award * National Football League Most Valuable Player Award *NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award *NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards that are listed in the ''NFL Record and Fact Book'' and ''Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League''. The Associated Press (AP) has been givi ... References {{NFL awards National Football Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indianapolis Colts Ring Of Honor
The Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor honors former players, coaches, club officials, and fans who made outstanding contributions to the Indianapolis Colts football organization. Originally a ring around the former RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, it currently encircles Lucas Oil Stadium Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It replaced the RCA Dome as the home field of the National Football League (NFL)'s Indianapolis Colts and opened on August 16, 2008. The stadium wa .... The Ring of Honor began on September 23, 1996, with the induction of then owner, Robert Irsay. Since then, thirteen players (11 offensive and 2 defensive), two head coaches, a general manager, and an honor to the fans have been added. Tony Dungy was the first to be added to the ring of honor in Lucas Oil Stadium. The 12th Man addition to the ring was the last to be added in the RCA Dome. While the ring membership is not increased annually, ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Rams Awards
This page details awards won by the Los Angeles Rams American football team. The Rams were formerly based in St. Louis (1995–2015) and Cleveland (1936–1942, 1944–1945), as well as Los Angeles (1946–1994, 2016–present). Individual league awards Coach of the Year: (6) ''1945:'' Adam Walsh ''1952:'' Hamp Pool ''1967:'' George Allen ''1973:'' Chuck Knox ''1999:'' Dick Vermeil ''2017:'' Sean McVay Most Valuable Player: (6) ''1939:'' Parker Hall HB ''1945:'' Bob Waterfield QB ''1969:'' Roman Gabriel QB ''1999:'' Kurt Warner QB ''2000:'' Marshall Faulk RB ''2001:'' Kurt Warner QB Defensive Rookie of the Year: (3) ''1962:'' Merlin Olsen DT ''1971:'' Isiah Robertson LB ''2014:'' Aaron Donald DT Offensive Rookie of the Year: (4) ''1983:'' Eric Dickerson RB ''1993:'' Jerome Bettis RB ''2010:'' Sam Bradford QB ''2015:'' Todd Gurley RB Defensive Player of the Year: (4) ''1967:'' Deacon Jones DE NEA ''1968:'' Deacon Jones DE, NEA ''1975:'' Jack Youngblood DE, UPI, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PFWA All-Rookie Team
Following each National Football League (NFL) season, the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) compiles an honorary All-Rookie Team to recognize that season's most outstanding rookies at each position as adjudged by sportswriters of the PFWA. Teams have been selected every year since the 1974 NFL season. 1974 Offense * Quarterback: Tom Owen, San Francisco 49ers * Running back: Wilbur Jackson, San Francisco 49ers * Running back: Don Woods, San Diego Chargers * Wide receiver: Nat Moore, Miami Dolphins * Wide receiver: Lynn Swann, Pittsburgh Steelers * Tight end: Paul Seal, New Orleans Saints * Center: Mike Webster, Pittsburgh Steelers * Guard: John Hicks, New York Giants * Guard: Tom Mullen, New York Giants * Tackle: Charlie Getty, Kansas City Chiefs * Tackle: Claudie Minor, Denver Broncos Defense * Defensive end: John Dutton, Baltimore Colts * Defensive end: Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Dallas Cowboys * Defensive tackle: Carl Barzilauskas, New York Jets * Defensive tackle: Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
The National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team was voted on by a panel consisting of media members, former players and league personnel in 2019 to honor the greatest players of the first 100 years of the National Football League (NFL). Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adam Vinatieri were the only active players when the team was revealed, while Bill Belichick was the only active head coach to be selected. Only Tom Brady is still on NFL rosters as of the 2021 season’s end. Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, Don Hutson, Gino Marchetti, Ray Nitschke, and Dick "Night Train" Lane are also part of the NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Selection process The team was chosen by a panel of 26 voters made up of coaches, team and front office executives, former players and members of the media between April and June 2018. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach and form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
The NFL 1980s All-Decade Team was chosen by voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The team was composed of outstanding performers in the National Football League in the 1980s. The squad consists of first- and second-team offensive, defensive and special teams units, as well as a first- and second-team head coaches. Jerry Rice, Anthony Muñoz, and Lawrence Taylor were the only unanimous choices, being named on all 26 ballots. John Hannah was next with 25 votes, followed by Joe Montana at 24½ votes, Walter Payton at 23½ votes, and Ronnie Lott with 23 votes. The safety position was very close as Joey Browner made all decade second team as he came in with 22 votes, Kenny Easley got 22½ votes as both former USC Trojans teammates made the all decade team. Easley from UCLA rounded out the California trio. The Hall of Fame voters were torn between all 3 players as equals. The difference was the 49ers winning the super bowl, but the Vikings had the top Defense led by Browner. Easley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Football League Season Rushing Touchdowns Leaders
This is a season-by-season list of National Football League players who have led the regular season in rushing touchdowns. Although ''rushing'' has both an offensive and a defensive meaning, this list charts offensive rushing touchdowns, usually scored by a running back, either a halfback or a fullback. Record-keeping for rushing touchdowns began in 1932, when Bronko Nagurski of the Chicago Bears led the league with 4 rushing touchdowns. Since then, LaDainian Tomlinson has set the record for rushing touchdowns in a season, when he led the league in 2006, with 28 rushing touchdowns, while playing with the San Diego Chargers. Prior to Tomlinson's setting of the record, Priest Holmes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks, jointly held the record with 27, reaching that mark in 2003 NFL season and 2005, respectively. Jim Brown holds the record for most league-leading seasons in rushing touchdowns, with 5 (1957, 1958, 1959, 1963, and 1965). Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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