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1. I was a quarterback, but still rushed for over 3600 yards in my career, mainly because I was being chased by big defensive linemen. I was known as a scrambling quarterback and made my running name with the Minnesota Vikings. I later co-hosted 'Monday Night Football' on ABC, and was a 1986 Hall of Fame inductee. Who am I?
2. From 1957-1965, I played my entire career with the Cleveland Browns. In five of those seasons, I led the league in rushing yardage. I wore the number 32, and am a member of pro football's Hall of Fame. Who am I?
3. Coming from the University of Southern California in his college days, this running back played for the Buffalo Bills for most of his career. He set a season rushing record with 2003 yards in 1973. His last two seasons of 11 in the NFL were with the 49ers of San Francisco. After retiring, he found himself in a very controversial murder investigation that divided the nation. Who is he?
4. I wore the number 32 in my career. I played from 1982-1997, mostly with the Raiders, and finished my career off as a Kansas City Chief. In 1985, I took the handoffs from Marc Wilson and Jim Plunkett, and rushed for my season high of 1759 yards. I always had that smile, and later went into television sports commentary. Who am I?
5. 11 of my 12 seasons, I wore the star on my helmet. I rushed for over 1000 yards eight times. My rookie season of 1007 yards helped the Cowboys all the way to win the Super Bowl, and another trip the following season. Who am I?
6. Nobody's feet moved as much as this four-time Pro Bowler. Although playing in only in seven seasons, he was one of the most feared running backs in the NFL. He led the league twice in rushing, and his number 40 was a fixture on the Chicago Bears roster. Who is this 1977 Hall of Fame player?
7. I played for five seasons as a Jet, then they traded me. I made them regret it as I stomped from the Redskin backfield for over 11,352 career yards. I retired in 1985 with the number 44 on my back. The Hall of Fame took me in 1992. Who am I?
8. I was a strong stomping fullback for the Chicago Bears in nine seasons from 1930-1943. I went to three NFL Championship games, winning one, then retiring in 1937. The Bears asked me to come back in 1943, and I helped them to another NFL Championship against the Redskins. Nobody could spell my name except for the Hall of Fame in 1963. Who am I?
9. This hard stomping running back spent eight of his 11 seasons as a Miami Dolphin. He rushed for over 1000 yards three consecutive times, and in 1972, he shared the 1000-yard plateau with his teammate, Mercury Morris. His Dolphins went undefeated all the way to the Super Bowl. Who was this number 39 back?
10. I played my entire career as a New York Giant from 1997-2006, then hung my cleats up for sports and television broadcasting. My number 21 was known to have very quick feet, as I rushed for over 10,000 yards in my career. I was also known because I had a twin who played defensive back. Who am I?
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