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Jan 22, 2022 · A Star Panther. Dorsett went on to play college football at Pittsburgh for Majors, and he was an instant sensation, running for 1,686 yards as a freshman, which was second in the NCAA and the most ever by a freshman, while scoring 13 touchdowns.
6 days ago · Tony Dorsett is an American gridiron football player who is widely considered one of the best running backs in the sport’s history. A four-year starter and three-time All-American at the University of Pittsburgh, Dorsett set collegiate records for the most 100-yard rushing performances in a season.
Apr 7, 2023 · He is a member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame. The No. 2 overall pick in the 1977 NFL Draft, Dorsett spent 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Cowboys. He retired with 12,739 rushing yards and 77 touchdowns. Dorsett also caught 398 passes for 3,554 yards and 13 touchdowns in 173 regular season games.
Apr 1, 2011 · He turned small gainers into big gainers and routine plays into touchdowns. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,007 yards and 12 touchdowns and added 273 yards and a touchdown on 29 receptions. Tony was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Cowboys marched all the way to Super Bowl XII against the Denver Broncos.
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Tony Dorsett. RB | Senior | University of Pittsburgh. Dorsett won Pittsburgh’s first Heisman while setting the career NCAA rushing record that stood for 22 seasons. In the process, he also set or tied 18 collegiate rushing records — more than any other player in the history of college football.
