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Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one of the ...
Apr 30, 2022 · Earl Campbell's undiagnosed spinal condition was particularly dangerous for the type of power runner he was. He said this hit, by Jack Tatum in 1979, sent a shock down his legs. pic.twitter.com/O9goi6mEeJ
Jul 25, 2021 · Each thigh was like the trunk of a mature oak tree. They put a tape measure around his upper leg halfway between his knee and hip, and it measured 34 1/2 inches. “We make four sizes of thigh...
© 2024 Google LLC. "A Football Life: Earl Campbell" takes a look at how Campbell's combination of size, speed, power and skill made him one of the greatest running backs of all...
Apr 1, 2015 · At about five-foot-eleven and 240 pounds, each of his thighs were three feet in circumference. And those thick legs were also long and swift (“When Earl ran, snot flew,” Texas Longhorns coach...
He packed 36-inch thighs on a 5'11", 233-pound frame to make him the most feared running back of his time. Campbell (born 1955) won the 1977 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Texas, leading the nation with 1,744 yards rushing. He was the first player chosen in the 1978 NFL draft.
May 3, 2024 · Weighing 230 pounds (104 kg) and having massive 36-inch (91-cm) thighs, Campbell was a punishing runner who often needed to be tackled by multiple defenders to be brought down. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after rushing for a league-high 1,450 yards and helping the Oilers reach the conference championship game in his ...
