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More Tony DorsettSuggested ReadingTony DorsettBorn: April 7, 1954 Drafted: Tex Schramm traded one first-round, and three second-round draft choices for the right to draft Tony Dorsett in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft. Years Played: 1977-1988 Position Played: Running Back Played For: Dallas Cowboys (1977-1987), Denver Broncos (1988) Alma Mater: Pittsburgh Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1994 Uniform Number: 33 Best Season: In 1981, Tony Dorsett rushed for 1646 yards and four touchdowns on 342 carriers and also caught 32 balls for 325 yards and six touchdowns. College Highlights: Rushed for 1,948 yards his freshman year Rushed fpr a four-year total of 6,082 yards First player in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of four seasons A consensus All-American in 1975 and 1976 Heisman Trophy Winner (1976) Walter Camp Award Winner (1976) Maxwell Award Winner (1976) Four Time All-America (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976) No. 33 jersey retired (1976) Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (1994) NFL Career Totals:
Rushing - 2,936 Carries for 11,650 Yards and 77 Touchdowns Receiving - 398 receptions for 3,554 Yards and 13 Touchdowns
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