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Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former football running back who played 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.
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Jan 14, 2021 · Eric Demetric Dickerson was born on September 2, 1960 in Sealy, Texas. By the time he reached Sealy High School, Dickerson was already a well-known star in the making. As a high school senior in 1978, his team went 15-0 and won the state football championship for their division.
Eric Dickerson, a two-time All-America choice at Southern Methodist, was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. An immediate success, he established rookie records for most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18).
Aug 8, 2024 · Eric Dickerson, American professional gridiron football player who was one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. At the time of his retirement in 1993, his 13,259 career rushing yards placed him second (behind Walter Payton) on the list of all-time leading rushers.
Aug 7, 2021 · There are two Eric Dickerson stories to be told here. One focuses on his otherworldly rushing skills, which landed him in the Hall of Fame.
Jan 16, 2022 · In an excerpt from his memoir Rams legend Eric Dickerson looks back on the racism he experienced and how the issues he endured still linger in the NFL.
Dec 8, 2021 · The former SMU running back, who played for the Mustangs from 1979-82, was one of 27 players invited to Tuesday's induction ceremony in Las Vegas. Dickerson was voted into the 2020 class, but the...
Eric Dickerson. The leader of SMU's famed "Pony Express," Eric Dickerson set nearly every school rushing record while launching the Mustangs into national prominence. The Sealy, Texas, native becomes the seventh SMU player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame.