Who here remembers this guy?... Tony Dorsett

[TheProphet]

This guy was something special during the Landry era. Played in 2 of our SB's (Denver and Pittsburgh). Just another of the long list of great players that wore the Star.
Anyone got any TD memories/stories they would care to share?

NFL Career

In 1977, he was drafted by the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in the first round and played with them through 1987.
In Dorsett's rookie year, he rushed for 1,007 yards and 12 touchdowns and won the Rookie of the Year honors. Dorsett was announced starter for the 10th game of the Cowboys' season, and he would stay starter for many years. Dorsett was the first player to win the college football championship one year, then win the Super Bowl the next, when the Cowboys beat the Denver Broncos 27-10 to win Super Bowl XII. In his sophomore season, 1978, Dorsett recorded 1,325 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Cowboys once again traveled to the Super Bowl, but lost 35-31 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII.
Dorsett's most productive season was in 1981, when he recorded 1,646 yards. Dorsett had a career total of 12,033 yards in Dallas before being traded to the Denver Broncos in 1988. Dorsett led the Broncos with 703 yards that year, but injuries led to his retirement.
Dorsett recorded 12,739 yards and 77 touchdowns in his 12-year career. Dorsett also had 13 receiving scores and even a fumble recovery for a touchdown. In January 3, 1983, Dorsett broke a 99-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings, which is the longest run from scrimmage in NFL history (even though the Cowboys had only 10 men on the field, not the required 11).
Dorsett made the Pro Bowl 4 times during his career (1978, 1981-1983) and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 8 of his first 9 seasons. The only season that he didn't reach the 1,000 rushing yards milestone was the strike shortened season of 1982(which had only 9 games), where he led the NFC in rushing with 745 yards.
Dorsett was elected to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and was enshrined in the Texas Stadium Ring of Honor the same year. In 1999, he was ranked number 53 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.

 

[bbgun]

You're wondering if we remember Tony Dorsett?? Yes, his name rings a bell.

 

[TheProphet]

You're wondering if we remember Tony Dorsett?? Yes, his name rings a bell.

I would be very worried if any of us did not remember TD! LOL.

Thought that was a great pic of him and that others would enjoy. Also would be interested in hearing folks express their favorite memories/stories about TD.

 

[Ashwynn]

Yea, I can recall him and some of his exploits. He was good.

 

[ndanger]

You're wondering if we remember Tony Dorsett?? Yes, his name rings a bell.

I remember when he pronounced his name different and later changed it with an emphasis on the sett part of his name.

 

[TheProphet]

BTW, check out the jersey TD wore. That was our most classic uniform.

 

[TheDuke]

doea anyone know where i can find the video clip of TD throwing the football off of a Commanders players helmet?

 

[bbgun]

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[FuzzyLumpkins]

I started really watching the cowboys in 1984 or so. i watched them before cause of my father but i really dont remember much until around that time. Unfortunately my memories of him were not good ones as his career was dwindling down and him acting like a turd when we picked up herschel walker.

he ended up in some pit like minny and that was that. never got to see his good times in the seventies. ive seen that 99 yard run from scrimmage a whole bunch though.

 

[MetalHead]

Tony Dorsett?
Never heard of him.
Is he related to that safety for the Titans and Raiders,Anthony Dorsett?

 

[CactusCowboy]

I would think most, if not all Cowboys fans have at the very least heard of Tony. I met him at a Dallas park years ago and played tennis with him. A very nice guy.

 

[Crown Royal]

The Seahawks got their revenge on us with the Joey Galloway trade.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Tony Dorsett?
Never heard of him.
Is he related to that safety for the Titans and Raiders,Anthony Dorsett?

Nice twist.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

The name sounds familiar but as it stands right now it escapes my mind....

 

[iceberg]

This guy was something special during the Landry era. Played in 2 of our SB's (Denver and Pittsburgh). Just another of the long list of great players that wore the Star.
Anyone got any TD memories/stories they would care to share?

NFL Career

In 1977, he was drafted by the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in the first round and played with them through 1987.
In Dorsett's rookie year, he rushed for 1,007 yards and 12 touchdowns and won the Rookie of the Year honors. Dorsett was announced starter for the 10th game of the Cowboys' season, and he would stay starter for many years. Dorsett was the first player to win the college football championship one year, then win the Super Bowl the next, when the Cowboys beat the Denver Broncos 27-10 to win Super Bowl XII. In his sophomore season, 1978, Dorsett recorded 1,325 yards and 9 touchdowns. The Cowboys once again traveled to the Super Bowl, but lost 35-31 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII.
Dorsett's most productive season was in 1981, when he recorded 1,646 yards. Dorsett had a career total of 12,033 yards in Dallas before being traded to the Denver Broncos in 1988. Dorsett led the Broncos with 703 yards that year, but injuries led to his retirement.
Dorsett recorded 12,739 yards and 77 touchdowns in his 12-year career. Dorsett also had 13 receiving scores and even a fumble recovery for a touchdown. In January 3, 1983, Dorsett broke a 99-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings, which is the longest run from scrimmage in NFL history (even though the Cowboys had only 10 men on the field, not the required 11).
Dorsett made the Pro Bowl 4 times during his career (1978, 1981-1983) and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 8 of his first 9 seasons. The only season that he didn't reach the 1,000 rushing yards milestone was the strike shortened season of 1982(which had only 9 games), where he led the NFC in rushing with 745 yards.
Dorsett was elected to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and was enshrined in the Texas Stadium Ring of Honor the same year. In 1999, he was ranked number 53 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.

i ran into him at the cowboys sports cafe one night. they have good wings but slow service.

 

[the kid 05]

seeing as how he was drafted 10 years before i was born (how many of you feel old now huh? ) i only read and seen clips of him.

 

[THUMPER]

seeing as how he was drafted 10 years before i was born (how many of you feel old now huh? ) i only read and seen clips of him.

"the kid 05" is a good name for you then if you were born in 1987. My youngest is 3 years older than you. :geezer:

 

[TheProphet]

"the kid 05" is a good name for you then if you were born in 1987. My youngest is 3 years older than you. :geezer:

Yeah hard to believe anyone born in 1987 is already 20 years old. :laugh2: LOL.
They sure fly by don't they?

 

[THUMPER]

Yeah hard to believe anyone born in 1987 is already 20 years old. :laugh2: LOL.
They sure fly by don't they?

The first football game I remember watching (and still remember something about) was the 1962 NFL Championship game between the Packers & Giants. I was pulling for the Giants because my dad was but they lost. I remember being very disappointed because I thought my dad was always right. That was when I figured out that he didn't know everything. DOH! :laugh2:

We lived in L.A. and were Rams fans but my dad was originally from CT and had rooted for the Giants as a kid. I became a Cowboys fan in the 1963 preseason after meeting Bob Lilly and have never looked back. :starspin

 

[Randy White]

this guy named Tony DORsett running for 99 yards, but I don't remember Tony DorSETT.

What position did he played again ?

:laugh2: