Eric Demetric Dickerson is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs, earning unanimous All-American honors in 1982. Dickerson was selected second overall in the 1983 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams, and later played for the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons. During his NFL career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards. He holds the NFL's single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and, in 2019, was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. He wore prescription goggles throughout his career due to myopia.
Eric Dickerson
Athlete
Notable For
American football player
Eric Dickerson's Historical Timeline
Eric Dickerson is born
Eric Dickerson, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1961-09-02.
LA Ram Eric Dickerson rushes 215 yards for season record 2,105 yards
The 1984 Los Angeles Rams season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, their 48th overall, and their 39th in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson scores twice as he rushes for an NFL postseason record 248 yards in 20-0 vi
Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson scores twice as he rushes for an NFL postseason record 248 yards in 20-0 victory over Dallas Cowboys in NFC divisional playoff in Anaheim, California
Indianapolis running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 106 yards against San Francisco to become the fastest player to surp
Indianapolis running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 106 yards against San Francisco to become the fastest player to surpass the 10,000-yard plateau in his 91st career game
Associated Historical Events
Eric Dickerson is born
Eric Dickerson, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 1961-09-02.
LA Ram Eric Dickerson rushes 215 yards for season record 2,105 yards
The 1984 Los Angeles Rams season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, their 48th overall, and their 39th in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson scores twice as he rushes for an NFL postseason record 248 yards in 20-0 vi
Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson scores twice as he rushes for an NFL postseason record 248 yards in 20-0 victory over Dallas Cowboys in NFC divisional playoff in Anaheim, California
Indianapolis running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 106 yards against San Francisco to become the fastest player to surp
Indianapolis running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 106 yards against San Francisco to become the fastest player to surpass the 10,000-yard plateau in his 91st career game
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Eric Dickerson born?
- Eric Dickerson was born on 1961-09-02 (American).
- What is Eric Dickerson known for?
- American football player
- What historical events involved Eric Dickerson?
- Eric Dickerson was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Eric Dickerson is born, LA Ram Eric Dickerson rushes 215 yards for season record 2,105 yards, Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson scores twice as he rushes for an NFL postseason record 248 yards in 20-0 vi.