Sam Cunningham

The New England Patriots All Time Career Rushing Leader Sam Cunningham was an All-American Fullback as USC were he was part of the Trojans 1972 National Championship Team. Drafted by the Patriots in 1973 with their #1 pick, He was the 11th player taken overall.

As of today – the end of the 2023 season – he is still the #1 All-Time Leading Rusher for the New England club. Has 5453 yards to his credit after 9 seasons (1973-1982, held out the 1980 season with a contract dispute). Also #2 when it comes to All Time Rushing Touchdowns with 43.

Patriots Sam Cunningham carrying the Football
Sam Cunningham

Chosen to the Patriots 35th Anniversary Team, 50th Anniversary Team and All 1970s Team. Inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Sam Cunningham All-Time Career Totals

Career Regular Season Rushing & Receiving Totals
 RushingReceivingTotals
YearAgeTeamGamesCarriesYardsY/ALongTDCatchesYardsY/RLongTDTouchesY/TchYScmTotal Touchdowns
197323NWE141555163.3254151449.63411703.96605
197424NWE101668114.9759222149.73721885.5102511
197525NWE131696663.9176322537.92422014.69198
197626NWE111728244.82432729911.14101995.611233
197727NWE1427010153.8314423708.83513124.413855
1978*28NWE161997683.9528312979.63102304.610658
197929NWE121595633.5275292368.12001884.37995
1980Missed Season Due to Contract Dispute
198131NWE11862693.112412927.7120983.73614
198232NWE69212.340    092.3210
9 Year Total NFL Career107138554533.9754321019059.141615954.6735849

Career Post Season Rushing & Receiving Totals
 RushingReceivingTotals
YearAgeTeamGamesCarriesYardsY/ALngTDCatchesYardsY/RLongTDTouchesY/TchYScmTotal Touchdowns
197626NWE120683.42202147.070223.7820
1978*28NWE110424.2803289.3150135.4700
Total Post Season Games2301103.72205428.4150354.31520
  • * – Pro Bowl Selection
  • ♦ – Best for the Year
Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 1/15/2023.

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