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LaDainian Tomlinson
Scoring 31 touchdowns in the 2006 NFL season and becoming the league’s Most Valuable Player.
406 rushing yards · Running and receiving
- Born
- 23 June 1979
- Birthplace
- Rosebud, United States
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LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tomlinson is an American former running back best known for his years with the San Diego Chargers. His combination of running, receiving and scoring made him one of his generation’s leading offensive players.
Early life
Texas upbringing
Grew up in Texas and attended University High School in Waco.
College opportunity
Joined Texas Christian University, where he developed into a leading running back.
Career
- 1997–2000
TCU
Played college football and won the Doak Walker Award in his final season.
- 2001
Chargers draft pick
San Diego selected him fifth overall in the NFL draft.
- 2010–2011
New York Jets
Completed two seasons with the Jets before retiring.
- 2017
Hall of Fame
Entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Achievements
406 rushing yards
Set a then NCAA Division I single-game rushing record against UTEP.
Running and receiving
Became the first NFL player with 1,000 rushing yards and 100 catches in one season.
31 touchdowns
Set the NFL single-season touchdown record and won league MVP.
Beyond sport
Keeping a promise
Completed his TCU communications degree in 2005 after entering the NFL.
Family history
Used his Hall of Fame speech to reflect on an ancestor’s enslavement and the meaning of his family name.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Further source: profootballhof.com ↗Photo: original: U.S. Navy MC2 Jesse Monford on behalf of Naval Surface Warriors derivative: Diddykong1130. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
