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Tony Dorsett is a former professional football player and current entrepreneur. He played for the Dallas Cowboys as well as the Denver Broncos during his career from 1977 through 1988.
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Fast Facts:
- Hometown: Rochester, Pennsylvania
- Nickname: The Hawk
- College: University of Pennsylvania
- 1976 Heisman Trophy winner
- 1st Round Draft Pick, 1977
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, 1977
- NFC Rushing Champion, 1982
- Played in two Super Bowl games & five NFC Championship games
- Record 99 yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in 1983
- Traded by the Dallas Cowboys in 1988 for a fifth round draft pick
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Career Highlights
Smith was a four-time All-American running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers when he won the Heisman Trophy Award in 1976. He played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977 through 1987, playing his final year with the Denver Broncos in 1988. He is well remembered for many records in the NFL, most notably is his 99 yard touchdown from the line of scrimmage in 1983 against the Minnesota Vikings, a record which still stands today. -
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Tony Dorsett Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Pittsburgh Panthers Football
- Mahalo's Guide to Dallas Cowboys
- Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 192 lbs.
- Rookie Year: 1977
Tony Dorsett Timeline
- April 7, 1954: Born
- 1973: Attends the University of Pittsburgh, playing for the Panthers
- 1976: Helped lead University of Pittsburgh to a national title
- 1976: Wins the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Camp Award, and the Walter Camp Award
- 1977: Drafted in the first round as the Dallas Cowboys' first pick (overall pick # 2)
- 1977: Rushed for 1,007 yards and 12 touchdowns his rookie year
- 1978: Helps lead Dallas Cowboys to a win in Super Bowl XII against the Denver Broncos
- 1978: Played in the Pro Bowl
- 1979: Played in Super Bowl XIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1981: Personal record of 1,646 yards rushing
- 1981: Played in the Pro Bowl
- 1982: Led the NFC in rushing, despite the player's strike
- 1982: Played in the Pro Bowl
- 1983: 99 yard touchdown run from line of scrimmage sets National Football League record against the Minnesota Vikings
- 1983: Played in the Pro Bowl
- 1988: Traded to the Denver Broncos for a fifth round draft pick
- 1994: Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Texas Stadium Ring of Honor
- 1999: Listed as # 53 in The Sporting News' list of 100 Greatest Football Players
Tony Dorsett Merchandise
- NFL Official Store: Tony Dorsett Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Tony Dorsett Merchandise
- eBay: Tony Dorsett Merchandise
- Google Product Search: Tony Dorsett Merchandise
- AllPosters.com: Tony Dorsett Posters
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I be runnin through these hoes like I'm Tony Dorsett!!!
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To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you. Tony Dorsett:
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"To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you." Tony Dorsett
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Vince Young runnin thru these hoes like he Tony Dorsett
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