(1950-10-26) October 26, 1950 (age 73) Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:
210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:
Frederick
College:
Miami (FL) (1969–1972)
NFL draft:
1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1973–1979)
New England Patriots (1980)
Career highlights and awards
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1973)
UPI NFC Offensive Player of the Year (1976)
First-team All-Pro (1975)
3× Second-team All-Pro (1974, 1976, 1977)
5× Pro Bowl (1973–1977)
NFL receptions leader (1975)
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
50 Greatest Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:
5,950
Rushing average:
3.8
Rushing touchdowns:
53
Receptions:
350
Receiving yards:
3,156
Receiving touchdowns:
23
Player stats at PFR
Walter Eugene "Chuck" Foreman (born October 26, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL). Considered one of the best passing-catching backs in NFL history,[1] Foreman started in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and was the premiere back for the team for most of the 1970s. Upon entering the league in 1973, he was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first five seasons of his career. During this time, he was also named once first-team All-Pro team and three second-team All-Pro teams. Nicknamed "The Spin Doctor" for his elusive running abilities, Foreman held the Vikings franchise record for rushing yards from scrimmage upon his retirement. As part of the team's 50th anniversary celebration, Foreman was named as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010. The Professional Football Researchers Association named Foreman to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2010.[2]
Foreman was raised in Frederick, Maryland and was a standout athlete in football, basketball and track at Frederick High School. After attending the University of Miami, he was drafted 12th overall in the 1973 NFL draft by the Vikings. Foreman suffered a knee injury during the 1978 season, after which his skills declined, and he officially retired from professional football in 1980. Following his football career, Foreman was involved with numerous business ventures in the Twin Cities area. In 2000, he was arrested for his part in a mail fraud scheme, for which he was sentenced to probation. After sentencing, he began public speaking at schools and became a substitute teacher in Bloomington. In recent years, there have been efforts by fans and former Vikings players for Foreman to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
^Tomasson, Chris (May 22, 2015). "Chuck Foreman waits for call from hall of fame". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
^"Hall of Very Good Class of 2010". Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
Walter Eugene "Chuck" Foreman (born October 26, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Minnesota Vikings...
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touchdown pass to Gilliam. In the fourth quarter, Vikings running back ChuckForeman, who finished the game with 114 rushing yards and 5 receptions for 54...
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this; they're in the hurry-up offense. Gifford: Third down, four. [Chuck] Foreman ... it'll be fourth down. [Matt] Cavanaugh will let it run down for...
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Daunte Culpepper (2004) Most touchdowns in a season (non-QB): 22, ChuckForeman (1975) Most rushing touchdowns in a season: 18, Adrian Peterson (2009)...
surpass 45,000 yards. Tarkenton's third scoring strike to running back ChuckForeman just before the half went for 16 yards. Terdell Middleton, who entered...
Sunday, October 30 Game time: 1:00 Game weather: 70 F, wind 11 mph Referee: Chuck Heberling TV announcers (CBS): Lindsey Nelson and Paul Hornung Box Score...
January 3, 1973. p. 14. Retrieved April 25, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. "ChuckForeman Rookie Of Year". The Cumberland News. Associated Press. January 4, 1974...
from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2023. "ChuckForeman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference...
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