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George Washington Rogers Jr. (born December 8, 1958) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, earned All-American honors, and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy.
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- South Carolina (1977–1980)
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- Duluth (GA)
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- December 8, 1958
Rogers was a unanimous All-American selection and beat out Hugh Green and Herschel Walker for the Heisman. Rogers went on to become the first player chosen in the 1981 NFL draft and starred for the New Orleans Saints before moving on to the Washington Redskins, where he helped lead his team to a Super Bowl Championship in 1988.
He returned 12 kickoffs for an average of 28.3 yards. In his last two years South Carolina had a 16-6 record and was in the 1979 Hall of Fame Bowl and 1980 Gator Bowl. Rogers was named Most Valuable Player in the 1979 Hall of Fame Bowl. Rogers played pro with the New Orleans Saints 1981-84 and Washington Redskins 1985-87.
30 de sept. de 2023 · 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers reflects back on his life and career.Special thanks to The USC Moving Image Research Center for archive footage.
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The Heisman Trophy winner led the NFL in rushing in his rookie season with 1,674 yards, an all-time high for an NFL rookie, and scored 13 touchdowns. The 1,674 yards are still a franchise best for a single season. Rogers earned Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl berth.
GeorgeRogers. Class. Induction. 1997. Sport (s) Position: Running Back Years: 1977-1980 Place of Birth: Duluth, GA Date of Birth: Dec 08, 1958 Jersey Number: 38 Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 High School: Duluth, GA (Duluth HS) George Rogers stood 6-2 in height, weighed 220 pounds, and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds.
