The Tyler Rose - Earl Campbell of Texas ran roughshod over defenses when he entered the league in 1978. Led the NFL in rushing as a rookie and again in 1979 and 1980.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers
The NFL's top ground gainer in 1978 with 1450 yards - Houston Oilers rookie running back Earl Campbell.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers 1978
Dolphins lineman tries to stop Earl Campbell during the 1978 Monday Night game between the Oilers and Dolphins. The rest of the Dolphins defense couldn't stop Campbell either as the Houston rookie had a career game rushing for 4 touchdowns and 199 yards. Houston won 35-30.
Earl Campbell carries against the Miami Dolphins in 1978
From 1978 to 1980 led the NFL in rushing yards - in 1978 & 1979 also had the most rushing touchdowns.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers 1978 to 1984
A collision of two of the most dominante players of their day. The "Tyler Rose" - Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers has broken through the line of scrimmage to be met by Steelers linebacker Jack Ham in late 1970s NFL AFC action.
Earl Campbell of the Oilers collides with Jack Ham of the Steelers
Earl Campbell sets up to pass block for QB Dan Pastorini during the 1978 AFC Title game between Houston and Pittsburgh - The Steelers defense dominated in the 34-5 win with 9 turnovers and 4 sacks.
Earl Campbell pass blocking for Dan Pastorini in the 1978 AFC Title game
Houston Oilers great Earl Campbell (#34) carries against Eddie Edwards (#73) and Ross Browner (#79) of the Bengals.
The Oilers 1st round pick of 1978 Campbell was the NFL's Rookie of the Year as well as league's MVP both 1978 and 1979.
Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers
Led the NFL in rushing as a rookie in 1978. 1450 yards, 13 rushing touchdowns and a 4.8 YPC average.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers Rookie in 1978
It takes the entire Cleveland Browns defense to stop the Houston Oilers Running back.
Earl Campbell takes on Cleveland Browns Defense
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell Scores
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers Runner
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell Oilers
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
Halfway through the 1984 season Campbell joined his old coach Bum Phillips in New Orleans. Unfortunately, he was not the runner he had been in Houston. He retired after the 1985 season. In 22 games as a Saint he only managed 833 yards and 1 touchdown.
Earl Campbell New Orleans Saints
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
