Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected second overall in the 1983 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams, and later played for the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons. During his NFL career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards. He holds the NFL's single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and, in 2019, was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time.[1][2] He wore prescription goggles throughout his career due to myopia.
^McVey, Rob (April 16, 2022). "25 Greatest Running Backs in NFL History". Athlon Sports. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022. At 6-foot-3, Dickerson was not your prototypical running back, but he was one of the most successful backs to ever tote the pigskin. No one in NFL history has rushed for more yards in a single season than Dickerson (2,105 in 1984). Dickerson ranks ninth on the all-time rushing list and won four rushing titles during his Hall of Fame career.
^Kenyon, David (October 3, 2018). "The Top 10 NFL Running Backs of All Time". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons...
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