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George Washington Rogers Jr. (born December 8, 1958) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, earned All-American honors, and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy.
Heisman Winner. Rogers won South Carolina’s first Heisman after leading the nation in rushing while topping the 100-yard mark in every game. The Duluth, Ga., native attended Duluth High and rushed for a still-standing school-record 2,286 yards as 1975 junior.
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- December 8, 1958
Rogers was named Most Valuable Player in the 1979 Hall of Fame Bowl. Rogers played pro with the New Orleans Saints 1981-84 and Washington Redskins 1985-87. He was pro football's Rookie of the Year in 1981 and led the pro league in touchdowns (18) in 1986.
Pro Bowl – 1981, 1982, 1986. New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. New Orleans Saints legend George Rogers's NFL career stats, awards, college background, and highlights.
Aug 30, 2023 · Rogers, one of the greatest Gamecock athletes of all time, is the star of this week’s “Sports Legends of the Carolinas.” Rogers had 27 games in which he rushed for more than 100 yards for...
Oct 11, 2017 · In 1980, George Rogers won South Carolina’s first Heisman after leading the nation in rushing while topping the 100-yard mark in every game. The Duluth, Ga. native rushed for 1,781 yards while scoring 14 touchdowns as the Gamecocks finished 8-3 and earned a berth in the Gator Bowl.
