Tony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett was born on
April 7,
1954 in
Rochester, Pennsylvania. He was a star running back at
University of Pittsburgh and helped to lead them to a national title in
1976, also picking up the
Heisman Trophy. In
1977, he was drafted by the
NFL's
Dallas Cowboys and played with them through
1987. He ended his career with the
Denver Broncos in
1988.
In his NFL career, he rushed for 12,739 yards and 77 touchdowns and caught 398 passes for 3,554 yards and 13 touchdowns.
He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.