Quick Facts

Full Name	Earl Campbell
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 29, 1955(1955-03-29)
Age	69
Birthplace	Tyler
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Aries

Earl Campbell Biography

Earl Campbell is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 29, 1955 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Legendary NFL running back who is a member of the Pro Football and College Football Hall of Fame. He won the Heisman Trophy at Texas in 1977 after leading the country in rushing and spent his eight-year career with the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.

He and OJ Simpson both won the Heisman Trophy and were consequently selected

1 overall in the NFL draft.

Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed The Tyler Rose, is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one of the best power running backs in NFL history.

With head coach Bum Phillips, Campbell’s emergence in Houston coincided with the Luv Ya Blue era, a period of sustained success in which the Oilers made three straight playoff appearances. Campbell became the centerpiece of Houston’s offense during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was traded to the Saints six games into the 1984 season, where he spent his final season and a half before retiring. Campbell was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame (1990) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991). His jersey number is retired by the University of Texas and the Tennessee Titans.

He married Reuna Smith in 1980 and he has two sons named Tyler and Christian.

Earl Campbell Net Worth

Earl Campbell is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Earl Campbell 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started for his football team at John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas and played with Drew Brees.

He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time NFL MVP and three-time rushing champion in his accomplished career.

Earl Christian Campbell was born to Ann and Bert “B.C.” Campbell, on March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas, leading to the eponymous nickname, “the Tyler Rose” later in his career. He was the sixth of 11 siblings. Bert Campbell died when Earl was 11 years old. He began playing football in fifth grade as a kicker, but moved to linebacker in sixth grade after watching Dick Butkus, whom he modeled his playing style after. Ann Campbell attempted to persuade Earl not to play football in high school. “I dis-encouraged Earl,” she said. “But he always loved football.” In 1973, he led the Corky Nelson–coached John Tyler High School to the Texas 4A State Championship (4A then was the largest classification in the state). That season, he was named Mr. Football USA as he was adjudged the national high school player of the year.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Earl Campbell Dating?

According to our records, Earl Campbell married to Reuna Smith. As of December 1, 2023, Earl Campbell’s is not dating anyone.

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With quarterback Dan Pastorini nursing a mid-season shoulder injury, Campbell carried the Oilers to a five-game winning streak in 1979, which concluded with a 30–24 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, in which he rushed for 195 yards and two touchdowns. He finished the season with 1,697 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, leading the league in both categories. He also set NFL records with eleven 100-yard rushing games, seven consecutive 100-yard games, and 368 carries. He was named NFL MVP by the AP, NEA, and PFWA. He also repeated as the AP Offensive Player of the Year, and won the Bert Bell Award as the league’s most outstanding player.

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Earl Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Earl Campbell celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.

Bum Phillips was fired three days after Houston’s loss in the wild-card game, and defensive coordinator Ed Biles was given the head coaching job. In 1981, the Oilers finished 7–9 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time with Campbell on the roster. Also for the first time, Campbell did not claim the rushing yards title, as he finished fifth in yards with 1,376 and seventh in touchdowns with 10. The highlight of the season was back-to-back rushing performances of over 180 yards, against the Bengals in Week 5 and the Seahawks in Week 6. His 39 carries against the Seahawks set an Oilers single-game record. Campbell was invited to his fourth Pro Bowl, but failed to make an All-Pro roster. A players’ strike in 1982 shortened the season to nine games and the Oilers finished with a 1–8 record. Campbell had just two touchdowns and 538 rushing yards, an average of 59.8 yards per game—far below his average of 104.1 per game over the previous four seasons.

What disease does Earl Campbell have?

Lou Gehrig’s disease – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – is a fatal degenerative nerve condition. Campbell spent almost his entire 8 years in the NFL with the Houston Oilers before retiring after the 1985 season, his career cut short by the toll of his punishing playing style.

Is Earl Campbell paralyzed?

Campbell has endured great pain since his playing days ended in 1985. In 1999, he was diagnosed with a spinal condition where doctors said it’s a miracle he was never paralyzed during his playing days , and by today’s medical standards, he would have never been allowed to play the game.

What NFL records does Earl Campbell hold?

He also set NFL records with eleven 100-yard rushing games, seven consecutive 100-yard games, and 368 carries. He was named NFL MVP by the AP, NEA, and PFWA. He also repeated as the AP Offensive Player of the Year, and won the Bert Bell Award as the league’s most outstanding player.

Why does Earl Campbell always wear sunglasses?

He often slept on the couch in the living room of his two-story house because he couldn’t make it upstairs to bed. Panic attacks, which had hounded him since retirement, grew more frequent. He wore sunglasses to shield himself from crowds. “I was not comfortable being Earl Campbell,” he says.

Why did Earl Campbell only have one Topps card?

It’s believed that, like stars before him (Lynn Swann and Joe Namath), he had a contract dispute with Topps that prevented his inclusion in future sets. The 1979 Topps football set has four cards with Earl Campbell on them.