Tony Dorsett

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Also Known As	Anthony Drew Dorsett, Sr.
Born	April 7, 1954 (age 70) • Pennsylvania
Awards And Honors	Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1994) • 1 Super Bowl championship • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections • 1977 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Education	University of Pittsburgh
Height/Weight	5 ft 11 inch, 192 lb (1.80 m, 87 kg)
Position	running back
Jersey Number	33 (Denver Broncos, 1988) • 33 (Dallas Cowboys, 1977–1987)
Draft	Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (second overall) of the 1977 NFL draft.
Games Played	173
Rushing Attempts	2936
Touchdowns	77
Yards Gained By Passing	12739
Yards Per Attempt	4.3

Top Questions

When was Tony Dorsett inducted to the Hall of Fame?

Tony Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

When was Tony Dorsett born?

Tony Dorsett was born on April 7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States.

How many Super Bowls did Tony Dorsett win?

Tony Dorsett won one Super Bowl championship.

What college did Tony Dorsett attend?

Tony Dorsett attended the University of Pittsburgh.

What position did Tony Dorsett play?

Tony Dorsett played running back.

How many times was Tony Dorsett selected to the Pro Bowl?

Tony Dorsett was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.

How tall was Tony Dorsett?

Tony Dorsett was 5 ft 11 inch, 192 lb (1.80 m, 87 kg).

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