A stunning photo by legendary sports photographer Robert Riger in Yankee Stadium during the 1958 NFL Championship game - Colts runner Lenny Moore goes wide around a diving Carl Karilivacz
Lenny Moore runs wide in the 1958 NFL Championship against the Giants
Johnny Unitas comes under a heavy Detroit Lions rush in this Rob Riger photo. At left Lenny Moore does what he can to keep Wayne Walker away but Joe Schmidt and Darris McCord are coming in hot.
Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions, Rushing Johnny Unitas - A Rob Riger Photo
Versatile Lenny Moore, sometime around the mid-1960s. When he left the NFL in 1967, after 12 seasons and 143 games he ranked #5 in Career All-Purpose Yards.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts 1965
A nice pic of Colt greats Lenny Moore and Johnny Unitas in 1963. Unitas had the most passing yards that year, 3481. Unfortunately Moore saw his playing time limited with injuries.
Johnny Unitas and Lenny Moore | The 1963 Baltimore Colts
Lenny Moore hits paydirt aided by end John Mackey's (#88) block. The mighty Colts halfback led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving in 1964. #52 to the right is long-time Colt's center Dick Szymanski.
Lenny Moore scores with John Mackey blocking in 1964 - Colts NFL
One of the most electrifying ball carriers of his time. The Colts Lenny Moore. Even after almost 60 years he still ranks #5 on the Colts All Time Yards from Scrimmage franchise list.
Lenny Moore, Baltimore Colts
Hall of Fame Colts runningback Lenny Moore - after almost 60 years he still ranks #5 in Colts All-Time Career Rushing Yards with 5174 yards on the ground.
Baltimore Colts Legend Lenny Moore
The Colts legend Lenny Moore shown here in 1957 against the Rams. The story behind this picture is that Moore is on the receiving end of a lateral pass executed on a kickoff return from teammate Francis Davidson that resulted in a 92-yard touchdown.
Lenny Moore - 92-Yard Kickoff Return Touchdown in 1957
Colts - Rams in 1964. Colts Super Star Lenny Moore (#24) is held up by Rams linebacker Cliff Livingston (#85) as Merlin Olsen gets around the block of Dick Szymanski (#52) as it appears to bode unwell for the unprotected Colts runner.
Lenny Moore about to be hit by Merlin Olsen in 1964
Colts Hall of Famer Lenny Moore (#24) gets behind the blocking of offensive lineman Buzz Nutter (#50).
Lenny Moore and Buzz Nutter of the Baltimore Colts
Two Hall of Famers - Willie Wood of the Green Bay Packers and Lenny Moore of the Baltimore Colts.
Willie Wood, Packers and Lenny Moore of the Colts
The Colts Lenny Moore (#24) works to break the grasp of Lions defender Tom Vaughan (#48). As of the 2022 season Moore still ranks as the #2 All Time leading touchdown scorer in Lions franchise history with 113.
Lenny Moore of Colts and Tom Vaughn of the Lions
1960s NFL action - Johnny Unitas hands off to Colts runningback Lenny Moore as Rams great Deacon Jones moves in to disrupt their intentions.
Johnny Unitas, Lenny Moore and Deacon Jones - Colts vs Rams, 1960s NFL
Colt running back Lenny Moore (#24) is brought down immediately by defender Jimmy Patton (#20) after taking in a slant pass. Other players are Colt Jim Mutscheller (#84). Giants pictured are Dick Lynch (#22) & Lindon Crow (#41).
Lenny Moore catches a slant pass against Jimmy Patton and the Giants
One of the most exciting All-Purpose players of his era. Led the NFL in average Yards-per-Touch 6 times during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts Runner
Colts great Lenny Moore (#24) gets behind the blocking of Alex Sandusky (#68) against the Vikings defense in 1960s NFL action. Pictured for the Vikings are Jim Marshall (#70) and Jim Prestel (#79).
1960s NFL Colts vs Vikings | Lenny Moore Gets behind Alex Sandusky
An on-field clash of NFL Hall of Famers of the mid-60s. Falcons middle linebacker Tommy Nobis wraps up Colts runner Lenny Moore. Also pictured are Chuck Sieminski, #77 of the Falcons and Bob Vogel, #72 of the Colts.
Tommy Nobis of the Falcons Tackles the Colts Lenny Moore
The Colts Hall of Famer makes a 17-yard gain against the Rams in a 1957 contest. Moving in to stop him are defenders Will Sherman (#43) and Art Hauser (#65).
Lenny Moore in 1957 against Rams
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts 1965
Hall of Fame Runningback was a 1st round draft pick from Penn State in 1956. That year he was named the NFL's Rookie of the Year after averaging 7.5 yards a carry (86 attempts - 649) and scoring a total of 9 touchdowns. He played his entire 12-year career with the Baltimore colts.
Rushing & Receiving Table
| Game | Game |
Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush | Rush |
Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | Rece | | | | |
| G |
GS |
Rush |
Yds |
TD |
Lng |
Y/A |
Y/G |
A/G |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/R |
TD |
Lng |
R/G |
Y/G |
YScm |
RRTD |
Fmb |
AV |
| 143 | 118 | 1069 | 5174 | 63 | 79 | 4.8 | 36.2 | 7.5 | 363 | 6039 | 16.6 | 48 | 82 | 2.5 | 42.2 | 11213 | 111 | 41 | 71 |
Lenny Moore
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
Rushed for 5174 yards during his 12 year career.
Lenny Moore
