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Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1991) • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 3 All-Pro selections • 5 Pro Bowl selections • 1980 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 1979 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 1978 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 1978 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year • 1979 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year)
Education
University of Texas
Height/Weight
5 ft 11 inch, 232 lb (1.80 m, 105 kg)
Position
running back
Jersey Number
35 (New Orleans Saints, 1984–1985) • 34 (Houston Oilers, 1978–1984)
Draft
Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the first round (first overall) of the 1978 NFL draft.
Games Played
115
Rushing Attempts
2187
Touchdowns
74
Yards Gained By Passing
9407
Yards Per Attempt
4.3
Top Questions
When was Earl Campbell born?
Earl Campbell was born on March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas, United States.
What position did Earl Campbell play?
Earl Campbell played running back.
How tall was Earl Campbell?
Earl Campbell was 5 ft 11 inch, 232 lb (1.80 m, 105 kg).
How many times did Earl Campbell win the MVP?
Earl Campbell won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
When was Earl Campbell inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Earl Campbell was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
What college did Earl Campbell attend?
Earl Campbell attended the University of Texas.
How many times was Earl Campbell selected to the Pro Bowl?
Earl Campbell was selected to the Pro Bowl five times.
