Eric Dickerson carries against the Atlanta Falcons in a 1986 contest. He had 73 yards and a 1-yard touchdown in this game.
Notice he isn't wearing his glasses in this game.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
One of the most prolific runners in the 1980s era. The #2 overall player taken in the 1983 draft from SMU by the Los Angeles Rams. Played there until 1987 rushing for 7245 yards and scoring 56 rushing touchdowns with them.
Hall of Fame Runningback Eric Dickerson loses the football as he is stopped cold by Mike Singletary (#50), Dan Hampton (#99) among others of that great Chicago Bears defense of the 80s.
After 5 successful years with the Rams he joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 and stayed with them until 1991 playing in 2 Pro Bowls and finishing with almost 5200 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns.
After 5 successful years with the Rams he joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 and stayed with them until 1991 playing in 2 Pro Bowls and finishing with almost 5200 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns.
As a Raider in 1992, his only season with them. The Hall of Famer had 729 yards, 2 touchdowns and averaged 3.9 YPC.
As a Raider in 1992, his only season with them. The Hall of Famer had 729 yards, 2 touchdowns and averaged 3.9 YPC.
In 1988 Dickerson set Colt team records with 388 attempts and 1659 yards.
When Eric Dickerson retired from football in 1993 he was the #2 All-Time Leading Rusher with 13259 yards. As of the 2017 season he is still #7 on that list.
As a Ram he set a new Rookie Rushing record with 1808 yards in 1983 and an NFL Rushing record in 1984 with 2105 yards.
The 1986 NFL Offensive Player of the Year he rushed for 1821 yards. His 404 carries that year still ranks #4 in league history.
The NFL's most yards rushing in a single season record holder. 2105 yards rushing in 1984.
One year as a Raider - in 1992 he rushed for 729 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Rams Hall of Fame runner Eric Dickerson (#29) sets a new NFL record for rushing yards in a playoff game. In the 1985 season NFC Divisional Playoffs he rushed for 248 yards against the Dallas Cowboys. He also scored 2 touchdowns in the 20-0 Los Angeles win. Also seen is Cowboys great Randy White (#54).
Rams Hall of Fame runner Eric Dickerson (#29) sets a new NFL record for rushing yards in a playoff game. In the 1985 season NFC Divisional Playoffs he rushed for 248 yards against the Dallas Cowboys. He also scored 2 touchdowns in the 20-0 Los Angeles win. Also seen is Cowboys great Randy White (#54).
Eric Dickerson (#29) of the Los Angeles Rams led the NFL in rushing with a rookie record 1808 yards in 1983. Th enext season he broke OJ Simpson's NFL single-season record with 2105 yards on the ground. Here he breaks outside of the Bear defenders Mike Richardson (#27) and Otis Wilson (#55). Rams QB Jeff Kemp (#9) is in the background.
