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In 1972, Dorsett was again an All-state Selection, after setting a single-game rushing record with 247 yards against Sharon, a single-season rushing record with 1,238 yards and the career rushing record with 2,272 yards, while leading the Vikings to a 9–1 season.
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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.
Jun 16, 2016 · Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett comes in at number 92 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.
Tony Dorsett, a 5-11, 192-pound running back from the University of Pittsburgh, already was a celebrity by the time he joined the Dallas Cowboys as their first-round draft pick in 1977. A four-time All-America at Pittsburgh, Dorsett also won the 1976 Heisman Trophy.
Jan 22, 2022 · Anthony Drew Dorsett was born on April 7, 1954 to Wes and Myrtle Dorsett in Aliquippa, Penn., a small town located in the western part of the Greater Pittsburgh area. The western section of Pennsylvania has been something of a breeding ground for NFL stars, including Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, and Ty Law.
Dec 2, 2016 · 994. 105K views 7 years ago. Running back Tony Dorsett comes in at #7 on the list of Top 10 Cowboys of All Time Subscribe to NFL Films: http://goo.gl/XJTggL ...more.
Jul 2, 2019 · Tony Dorsett is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. What did he mean to the Cowboys? Calvin Watkins takes a look.
When he joined the Broncos, Dorsett had one big goal, that of surpassing the career rushing record of Jim Brown, high on his list of priorities. On September 26 against the Los Angeles Raiders, he rushed a career-high 32 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns and Brown's record was surpassed.
Tony Dorsett arrived in Dallas in 1977 via a draft-day deal the Cowboys swung with the Seattle Seahawks for the sole intention of selecting the Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Pittsburgh.
