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re: Are fullbacks under represented in the pro football hall of fame?
Posted on 2/12/25 at 1:21 pm to UASports23
Posted on 2/12/25 at 1:21 pm to UASports23
Best there ever was....
Did all the dirty work...for a run-oriented team....
Van Eeghen became the full-time starter in 1976 and helped the Raiders reach the Super Bowl by rushing for 1,112 yards on 233 carries and scoring three touchdowns in addition to catching 17 passes for 133 yards.
Even though the Raiders were a fullback-oriented rushing team, Van Eeghen gladly became the lead blocker and terrorized the Minnesota Vikings linebackers as Clarence Davis rushed for 137 yards, and Pete Banaszak ran for two short-yardage touchdowns as the Silver and Black trounced the Minnesota Vikings, 32-14, in Super Bowl XI.
And Van Eeghen rushed for 73 yards himself. “Van Eeghen’s blocking was a key to us dominating that game the way we did,” quarterback Kenny Stabler said.
The 6-3, 233-pound Van Eeghen was the Raiders all-time leading rusher when he retired, and still is second behind Marcus Allen, with 5,907 yards on 1,475 carries and 35
Did all the dirty work...for a run-oriented team....
Van Eeghen became the full-time starter in 1976 and helped the Raiders reach the Super Bowl by rushing for 1,112 yards on 233 carries and scoring three touchdowns in addition to catching 17 passes for 133 yards.
Even though the Raiders were a fullback-oriented rushing team, Van Eeghen gladly became the lead blocker and terrorized the Minnesota Vikings linebackers as Clarence Davis rushed for 137 yards, and Pete Banaszak ran for two short-yardage touchdowns as the Silver and Black trounced the Minnesota Vikings, 32-14, in Super Bowl XI.
And Van Eeghen rushed for 73 yards himself. “Van Eeghen’s blocking was a key to us dominating that game the way we did,” quarterback Kenny Stabler said.
The 6-3, 233-pound Van Eeghen was the Raiders all-time leading rusher when he retired, and still is second behind Marcus Allen, with 5,907 yards on 1,475 carries and 35
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 1:56 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
If we're just naming FBs for fun I'll add Sam Gash and Tom Rathman.
Y'all remember when William Floyd was a big deal?
Y'all remember when William Floyd was a big deal?
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 2/12/25 at 2:11 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Roger Craig should be in the HOF
Posted on 2/12/25 at 2:18 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Daryl Johnston was solid for the Cowboys.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 2:49 pm to UASports23
Larry Centers deserves to be in the conversation imo
Posted on 2/12/25 at 3:47 pm to UASports23
Antonio Richardson played in the NFL 16 years from 94 to 2010. At one point he blocked for 9 consecutive 1000 yard rushers. He had a phenomenal career despite being a undrafted free agent. If any fb can make a case for being in HOF, it’s him.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 6:48 pm to UASports23
[img]Larry Csonka[/img] favorite player as a kid. He would run towards the defender looking for contact. Highlights
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 2/12/25 at 9:15 pm to UASports23
Matt Snell
Posted on 2/12/25 at 9:27 pm to Mstate
Mike "you're in good hands with" Alstott
Always loved that nickname Chris Berman gave him.
Always loved that nickname Chris Berman gave him.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 12:08 am to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Marv Hubbard was a good FB for Oakland, too.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 12:22 am to UASports23
Lo Neal needs to be in
Posted on 2/13/25 at 4:54 am to FightinTigersDammit
quote:Most of the guys in the HOF as fullbacks fit this category.
FightinTigersDammit
Allstott was a big RB, not a fullback.
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