Tony Dorsett

• Dallas Cowboys (1977-1987)
• Denver Broncos (1988 )

• 4x Pro Bowl selection (1978, 1981, 1982, 1983)
• 5x All-Pro selection ( 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983)
• 1976 Heisman Trophy winner
• 1976 Maxwell Award winner
• 1976 Walter Camp Award winners
• Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor

Anthony " Tony" Drew Dorsett ( born April 7, 1954 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA ), Nick Name: The Hawk is a former American football player. He played mainly on the position of running backs in the National Football League ( NFL).

College

Dorsett is one of the most successful players of all time in college football. In 1973 he received a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh and played for the Pittsburgh Panthers as a halfback. In 1976 his team win under head coach Johnny Mayors, the National Collegiate Championship. The required election by the American press was the team due to all twelve games won of the season, the Sugar Bowl to decide among them, for themselves.

During his studies Dorsett scored a total space gain of 6082 yards, which was at that time a record. Even as a freshman he could Walk 265 yards in a single game, this also presented an NCAA record represents a year later he was able to increase its performance again and achieve 303 Yards space gain in a game against the University of Notre Dame. There exists today a rumor that the team from South Bend the grass of the field grow extra long left to Dorsett to prevent the running game. But the game still went with 34:20 on the team from Pittsburgh.

In his last year he presented with a total of 1948 yards extra space on his last NCAA record. Alone in his last season he was able to achieve 23 touchdowns. The NFL scouts have long become aware of him.

Professional career

1977 Dorsett drawn by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Draft in 1977 at the second location. Actually, the rights should have gone to Dorsett to the Seattle Seahawks, they had however dispense with further draft rights to the obligation of Dorsett in favor of the Cowboys. Unfortunately for the Seahawks to Dorsett should develop history under its new head coach Tom Landry as one of the best running backs of the NFL. In his first year, his team was able to win with quarterback Roger Staubach Super Bowl, Super Bowl XII, the Denver Broncos were beaten with 27:10. Dorsett scored the first touchdown of the game. In the next Super Bowl XIII, however, one had to be defeated a year later the Pittsburgh Steelers with 35:31.

1981 Dorsett scored his statistically best season performance. He was 1646 yards Walk and scored by running games and pass catches a total of 6 touchdowns in the regular season.

Until 1987 Dorsett played for the team from Dallas. In 1988 he moved to the Denver Broncos but got injured little opportunity to prove themselves and then ended his career. Overall, he was able to achieve in his career, 12739 yards space gain by running game, erlief 77 touchdowns and could catch 13 balls for touchdowns. His achievements rank today in the record books of the NFL under the front seats.

Awards (selection)

Dorsett played in four Pro Bowls, the final game of the best players of the season. He was five times elected to the All- Pro and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and was honored on the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. In 1976, he won the Heisman Trophy and a year later was NFL Rookie of the Year. In his home state of Pennsylvania a football stadium named after him.

After the career

Dorsett worked occasionally as a television presenter and actor. His son, Anthony Dorsett was a cornerback for the Oakland Raiders. Dorsett is now owner of an advertising agency.