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1. www.profootballhof.com › players › tony-dorsettTony Dorsett | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Dorsett, a three-time All-NFC pick, who was All-Pro in 1981 and a veteran of four Pro Bowls, played in five NFC championship games and Super Bowls XII and XIII. He had impressive post-season statistical totals -- 1,383 rushing yards and 1,786 yards from scrimmage in 17 games.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Tony-DorsettTony Dorsett | Biography, Stats & Running Back Career

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Tony Dorsett (born April 7, 1954, Rochester, Pa., U.S.) 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 (11 ...

3. www.encyclopedia.com › people › sports-and-gamesTony Dorsett | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 9, 2018 · Tony Dorsett. 1954-American football player. At just five-feet-ten-inches and 188 pounds dripping wet, Tony Dorsett didn't appear cut out to be a good running back. However, he spent four spectacular years at the University of Pittsburgh and twelve seasons

4. new.cbssports.com › nfl › newsTony Dorsett turns 69: Five fast facts on legendary Cowboys...

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   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.

5. www.dallasnews.com › sports › cowboys10 things to know about legendary Cowboys RB Tony Dorsett: from...

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   May 25, 2019 · 4. The 99-yarder. Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett drops the ball after the touchdown is signalled in fourth quarter action as surprised Minnesota Viking fans watch him complete a 99 yard run ...

6. www.dallascowboys.com › team › roh-tony-dorsettDallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

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   "Tony Dorsett is one of the greatest backs in NFL history." Dorsett was the Heisman Trophy winner in 1976 and was the first Pitt football player to have his jersey retired. Dorsett left Pitt as a four-time All-American and four-time 1,000-yard rusher.

7. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2011Tony Dorsett had all the right moves and a brilliant NFL career

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   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.