Tony Dorsett: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Anthony Drew Dorsett, Sr.
Born April 7, 1954 (age 72) • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1994) • 1 Super Bowl championship • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections • 1977 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Education University of Pittsburgh
Height/Weight 5 ft 11 inch, 192 lb (1.80 m, 87 kg)
Position running back
Jersey Number 33 (Denver Broncos, 1988) • 33 (Dallas Cowboys, 1977–1987)
Draft Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (second overall) of the 1977 NFL draft.
Games Played 173
Rushing Attempts 2936
Touchdowns 77
Yards Gained By Passing 12739
Yards Per Attempt 4.3

Top Questions

How many times was Tony Dorsett selected to the Pro Bowl?
Tony Dorsett was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.
When was Tony Dorsett born?
Tony Dorsett was born on April 7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States.
What college did Tony Dorsett attend?
Tony Dorsett attended the University of Pittsburgh.
When was Tony Dorsett inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Tony Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
How many Super Bowls did Tony Dorsett win?
Tony Dorsett won one Super Bowl championship.
How tall was Tony Dorsett?
Tony Dorsett was 5 ft 11 inch, 192 lb (1.80 m, 87 kg).
What position did Tony Dorsett play?
Tony Dorsett played running back.

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