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Earl Campbell
American football player (born 1955)
This article is about the American football player. For the Canadian hockey player, see Earl Campbell (ice hockey).
American football player
Campbell signing autographs in 2009 | |
Position: | Running back |
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Born: | (1955-03-29) March 29, 1955 (age 69) Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) |
High school: | John Tyler (Tyler, Texas) |
College: | Texas (1974–1977) |
NFL draft: | 1978 / round: 1 / pick: 1 |
Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
College Football Hall of Fame |
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional footballrunning back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers.
Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one