Runner-up for the 1971 Heisman Trophy Award, losing to Pat
Sullivan, a quarterback from Auburn.
1971 Heisman Trophy finalist
In his three seasons as Cornell's tailback (1969-71) he set
an NCAA season record of 1881 yards and a season per-game average of
209.0. His career average of 174.6 is also an NCAA record.
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Prior to acting he played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings
(four seasons), New York Jets (one season) and the Seattle Seahawks (one
season).