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Eric Dickerson

NFL Hall of Famer

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Eric Dickerson is ready to tackle the competition at the 2008 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. An NFL Hall of Famer and former All-Pro running back, Dickerson is currently an NFL analyst on KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.

Dickerson was chosen in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. His rookie records include most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18). His rookie season efforts earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl, ‘Rookie of the Year,’ and ‘Player of the Year honors.

During his second season, Dickerson gained more than 100 yards rushing, 12 times, breaking the record of 100-yard games set by O.J. Simpson. His 2,105 single season total rushing yards in a season shattered Simpson's 1973 record of 2,003 yards in a single season. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Dickerson was the fastest running back to gain 10,000 yards, reaching that milestone in just 91 games.

Highlights:

• Gained 13,259 yards rushing during his 11-year career
• First player in NFL history to gain more than 1,000 yards rushing in seven consecutive seasons
• College football analyst and sideline reporter for Fox Sports Net
• Co-host of "In the Huddle" on Fox Sports Southwest and sideline reporter for Monday Night Football

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