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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 7, 2021 · He reached 10,000 rushing yards faster than any other back in history, doing so in 91 games, faster than Jim Brown, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith, among others. Even after a substandard third ...
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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. Learn more about Dickerson’s life and career.
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.
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...
A 1999 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, he owns the NFL single-season rushing record (1984) and remains in the top 10 in career rushing yards. A member of the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Dickerson is recognized in the Colts Ring of Honor and had his jersey retired by the Rams.
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