April 3, 2024
Houston Oiler Jersey (Russell Athletic), #34, Earl Campbell (Personalized)
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Houston Oilers, #34 Earl Campbell Campbellwas the first draft pick overall in the 1978 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers ,who signed him to a six-year, $1.4 million contract. Campbell 's agent was Michael Trope .[3] That year Campbell was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press as well as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year . The Luv Ya Blue era in Houston was due mostly to Campbell 's running ability andCoach Bum Phillips '"good ole boy" personality. Campbell possessed a rarecombination of speed and power, and was a prolific running back from 1978 through 1985 .His outstanding single-season performance in 1979 earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl , and NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. It was also the second ofthree consecutive seasons in which he led the league in rushing. Only Jim Brown had previously accomplished that feat. Campbell led the NFL in rushing in 1978 , 1979 ,and 1980 .He played in five Pro Bowls and finished his career with 9,407 yards and74 touchdowns rushing alongwith 806 yards on 121 receptions. In 1980, Campbell 's best year in the NFL,he ran for 1,934 yards including four 200-yard rushing games, including apersonal best 206 yards against the Chicago Bears .Despite playing against stacked defenses Campbell managed to average 5.2yards per carry and score 13 rushing touchdowns in 1980 alone.
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