Mike Alstott

Mike Alstott is a former National Football League player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Alstott played all 12 of his professional seasons with Tampa Bay.

In his 11 seasons in the NFL, Mike Alstott became known as a powerful runner, and as one of few fullbacks to run the ball regularly. Alstott is the Buccaneers' all-time leader in both rushing touchdowns with 58 and total touchdowns with 71. Alstott accumulated a total of 5,088 rushing yards and 2,284 receiving yards in his career. In Super Bowl XXXVII against the Oakland Raiders, Alstott caught five passes for 43 yards and had one rushing touchdown in the Buccaneer's victory.

After spending the entire 2007 season sidelined by a neck injury, Alstott decided to retire on January 24, 2008.Buccaneers.com: Mike Alstott

• Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 248
  • Rookie Year: 1996

• December 21, 1973: Born

• 1992: College football debut with the Purdue University

• 1993-1996: Purdue University MVP

• 1996: Drafted in the 2nd round, 35th overall, in the NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 1997: First of 7 Pro Bowl selections

• 2003: Won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 2006: Re-signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a one year contract

• 2007: Re-signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a one year contract

• 2007: Placed on injured reserve with a neck injury

• 2008: Announces retirement from football