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Lydell Douglas Mitchell (born May 30, 1949) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1972 to 1980. During his nine-season NFL career, Mitchell played for the Baltimore Colts , San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams .
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One of the finest in a long line of Hall of Fame caliber Penn State running backs, Lydell Mitchell effortlessly broke numerous NCAA and school records while establishing himself as arguably PSU's greatest back by career's end.
Nov 21, 2012 · A typical Mitchell outing: 91 yards rushing, plus 8 receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown, all numbers he piled up in a 37-21 victory over the San Diego Chargers in 1976.
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However, minutes into the second half, Mitchell notched the game's first touchdown on a one-yard run to ignite the Lions' awesome scoring explosion. Texas had no answer for Mitchell and the end result was a resounding 30-6 victory for Penn State.
If putting the ball in the end zone is the bottom line of college football, Lydell Mitchell’s 1971 season may be one of the most successful campaigns in history. That year he set an NCAA record that lasted for 17 seasons by rushing for 26 scores and adding three more on pass receptions.
Former Penn State All-America halfback Lydell Mitchell was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with other members of the Class of 2004 Tuesday (Dec. 7) at the National Football Foundation's 47th annual awards dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Apr 6, 2004 · State College, Pa., April 6, 2004 - Penn State All-America halfback Lydell Mitchell, who led the nation in touchdowns (29) and points scored (174) in 1971, has been elected to the College...
Lydell Mitchell played 9 seasons for the Colts, Chargers and Rams. He had 1,675 carries for 6,534 yards, 376 catches for 3,203 yards and scored 47 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls.
