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Print Profile Legendary running back for the Dallas Cowboys Tony Dorsett's record breaking football achievements began at the University of Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh. He was the first player in NCAA history with four 1000 yard seasons and three 1500 yard seasons which led to him receiving the Heisman trophy. Tony's impressive career with the Dallas Cowboys included NFL Rookie of the Year and Speech Topics four-time Pro Bowl honors. A pivotal player in five NFC Championship games and two NFL Super Bowls, he was inducted into the Cowboy's Ring of Honor, the College Football Hall of Fame and the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. Teambuilding Dorsett was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft Sports and played with them through 1987. In Dorsett's rookie year, he rushed for 1,007 Peak Performance yards and 12 touchdowns and won the Rookie of the Year honors. Dorsett was Motivation announced the starter in the 10th game of the Cowboys' season, and he would stay Leadership the starter for many years. Dorsett was the first player to win the college football championship one year, then win the Super Bowl the next, when the Cowboys beat Celebrity the Denver Broncos 27-10 to win Super Bowl XII. Ironically, Dorsett ended his career as a Denver Bronco. In his sophomore season, 1978, Dorsett recorded 1,325 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Cowboys once again traveled to the Super Bowl, and lost 35-31 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII. Dorsett's most productive season was in 1981, when he recorded 1,646 yards. Dorsett had a career total of 12,033 yards in Dallas before being traded to the Denver Broncos in 1988. Dorsett led the Broncos with 703 yards that year, but injuries led to his retirement. Dorsett recorded 12,733 yards and 77 touchdowns in his 12-year career. Dorsett also had 13 receivin... 901.754.9404 www.executivespeakers.com.
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