After a lone final season with the Denver Broncos, Dorsett retired in 1989 as the league’s second all-time leading rusher with 12,739 rushing yards and 77 rushing touchdowns. Outstanding call. [citation needed] In his second season, Dorsett recorded 1,325 yards and 9 touchdowns, with the Cowboys once again reaching the Super Bowl, although they lost 35–31 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII. He was a three-time first-team All-American (1973, 1975, 1976) and a second-team All-American in 1974 by UPI and Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). He attended Hopewell High School,[1] where he played football and basketball. Since their inception 60 seasons ago, they have catapulted their way into the hearts or crosshairs of every NFL fan across the country and around the world. Offenses normally aren't backed up that far anymore. Dorsett ended the year as an All-State selection after rushing for 1,034 yards and scoring 19 touchdowns, while leading the Vikings to a 9–1 season. "I don’t get into all that, man," Henry said with a smile. That's the night Henry appeared 10 different times on the Top 10 plays segment of ESPN's "SportsCenter.". Ever since then, Dorsett has been looking forward to the next time he sees the Titans' 25-year-old running back. All 100 TDs. Dorsett has helped get over 150 former players successfully treated for sleep apnea.

They joined the New England Patriots Tom Brady and Wes Welker, who had a 99-yard TD play during Kickoff Weekend, to make 2011 the first year ever that the NFL has had two 99-yard TD passes in the same season. — Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) December 7, 2018, : @nflnetwork + @NFLonFOX+: https://t.co/DJUityQHC9 pic.twitter.com/wOe7cktiyE. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Dorsett finished his college career with 6,082 total rushing yards, then an NCAA record. Jimmy Traina @jimmytraina Aug 30, 2014 at 11:27a ET . Prior to Derrick Henry's TD run from 2018, Dorsett's run was the only 99-yard TD run in NFL history. When Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry took a simple first-down handoff and and turned it into a 99-yard touchdown run in Thursday night’s matchup against Jacksonville (complete with some nasty stiff-arm action), he joined a most exclusive club. More ammo for the Cowboys faithful who might prefer that Dorsett stand alone, even if only in their minds. [23] Specifically, Dorsett referred to memory loss as the major symptom affecting him in retirement.

Dorsett won the 1976 Heisman Trophy and then played 12 seasons in the NFL, the first 11 of them with the Cowboys (from 1977 to 1987). In 1971, a competition between Dorsett and sophomore Michael Kimbrough for the starting running back position ended after Dorsett took a screen pass 75 yards for a touchdown against Ambridge during the season opener.[2]. Dorsett's 99-yarder – which he says he still frequently gets questions about today – was mostly clean. The Dallas Cowboys are the masters of their domain, and thus have a tradition like no other.

Dorsett was elected to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and was enshrined in the Texas Stadium Ring of Honor the same year. Tony Dorsett was one of the NFL’s most talented and athletic running back in the late 1970s and 1980s. He is also the uncle of NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Ty Law, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots in the late 90s and early 2000s. as the play happened. — Ed Werder (@EdwerderRFA) December 7, 2018. When I was 7 or 8 years old, I got what remains my favorite Christmas gift ever, even though it's been rendered obsolete thanks to technological advances. Henry's run required more out of him when considering the bumps in the road. Later in the 1973 season, Dorsett faced some criticism when it became known that his son was born out of wedlock, with some observers contending that he should drop out of school and marry his son's mother and financially support his family. Prior to the 1985 season, he held out, demanding that his contract be renegotiated. © 2020 www.tennessean.com. — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) December 7, 2018.  Marc Boerigter from Trent Green, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers, Dec. 22, 2002 When San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens decided he was going to capitalize on the downturn the Dallas Cowboys organization was entering and... 4 Super Bowl winning coaches. Dorsett, meanwhile, was just trying to give his Cowboys offense some breathing room. One of his most known plays all-time came in … In 1972, Dorsett was again an All-state Selection, after setting a single game rushing record with 247 yards against Sharon, a single season rushing record with 1,238 yards and the career rushing record with 2,272 yards, while leading the Vikings to a 9–1 season. I kinda liked that he held it by himself.  Cliff Branch from Jim Plunkett, Los Angeles Raiders vs. Washington Redskins, Oct. 2, 1983. ©2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. Perhaps I'm wrong and it's been mentioned so many times that it goes without saying (Vikings fans are probably fine with this), but I can't recall ever hearing about it until now.

', "I was happy for him. Sign up and get Insider's information & Special Offers. Dorsett also had 13 receiving scores and even a fumble recovery for a touchdown. share url email fbmsngr whatsapp sms. [19] Despite the feat, the Cowboys lost the game 27–31.[20]. Entering the 1977 NFL Draft, Dorsett wasn't seen as a sure thing, with many scouts considering that his small size would be a liability in the long term and affect his durability. Dorsett finished the 1982 campaign with 745 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.That run was undoubtedly his best. But offensive face mask penalties are among the most rarely called penalties in the NFL.

Dorsett ended his career with 12,739 yards, 92 touchdowns and four Pro Bowl appearances. Dorsett was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and played for the team for 11 seasons, through 1987. Wes Welker from Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, Sept. 12, 2011 Dorsett made the Pro Bowl 4 times during his career (1978, 1981–1983) and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 8 of his first 9 seasons. But I'll tell you what, he made it there.". said Dorsett, the only NFL player ever to break a 99-yard touchdown run before Dec. 6, 2018. The 6-foot-3, 247-pounder was a runaway freight train, stiff-arming three Jaguars players en route to the end zone. Gerry Allen from Sonny Jurgensen, Washington Redskins vs. Chicago Bears, Sept. 15, 1968 Opportunities to stand up and defend what you hold dear to yourself are rare. Did Dorsett need a missed flag on his record-setter? He held the record for 39 years, until 2016, when Ezekiel Elliott surpassed 1,000 yards in his 9th game and broke Dorsett's record in game 10 with 1,102 yards. It was obvious to everyone, even in the moment, that what went down in the official record book as a 99-yard run was actually longer. Back to news.

Craziest moments in NFL history: Tony Dorsett’s 99-yard touchdown run. In 2007, he was ranked #7 on ESPN's Top 25 Players in College Football History list. He has teamed up with prize-winning orthodontic technician David Gergen and the Pro Player Health Alliance to hold free public awareness events in local communities all over the nation. "And that's exactly what they did. I must have watched this tape and this TD hundreds of times, to the point where I could do the call ("to the 30, to the 40!") From Western Pennsylvania, Dorsett attended the nearby University of Pittsburgh, where he led the Panthers to the national title as a senior in 1976 and won the Heisman Trophy. And the only man in league history with a 99-yard rushing TD already under his belt took to social media right away to welcome the new guy. On this day, January 3rd, in 1983, Tony Dorsett completed a record breaking 99-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings. Rumble, young man, rumble! That's the night Henry appeared 10 different times on the Top 10 plays segment of ESPN's … But Dorsett's had an even bigger hurdle: On his 99-yard run, only 10 Cowboys were on the field. Dorsett was also a key player on the defensive side as one of the starting linebackers. Wouldn't that be something?" In 1977, Dorsett's rookie year, he provided an instant impact, rushing for 1,007 yards (including a 206-yard rushing effort against the Philadelphia Eagles), scoring 12 touchdowns and earning rookie of the year honors. Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett of the Dallas Cowboys is the only player ever to have a 99-yard run when he accomplished the feat against the Vikings on January 3, 1983.

On September 26, 1988, Dorsett moved into second place of the all-time rushing list with 12,306 yards, and would finish his career with 12,739 yards, trailing only Walter Payton. Actually, let's be honest, not a single person over the age of 50 is reading this. From the beginning, Dorsett and head coach Tom Landry had differing opinions on how he should run the ball. Technically. [5], Against Notre Dame in his junior year, Dorsett had 303 yards rushing to break his own school single game rushing record. [9] In 1994, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Tony Dorsett was watching it live on TV. Tony D was my all-time favorite player when I was kid. After bursting through the initial hole, Dorsett ran the entire length of the football field, dodging three attempted tackles. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere. said Dorsett, the only NFL player ever to break a 99-yard touchdown run before Dec. 6, 2018. During the strike-shortened, 9-game season of 1982, he led the NFC in rushing with 745 yards. Bernard Berrian from Gus Frerotte, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, Nov. 30, 2008 He also remained a starting cornerback on the defensive side. Dorsett was the first Pitt player to have his jersey retired, after being a four-time 1,000-yard rusher and four-time All-American. He amassed another 3,554 yards and 13 TDs as a receiver. They carried me off the field.".

Henry's journey was much bumpier – for the opponent.

In the minds of Cowboys fans, that half-yard is more than just an asterisk or a trivial footnote. There's several factors to consider.

"Everyone was like, '99 yards!'".



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