Tony Dorsett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Dorsett
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1954(1954-04-07)
Age	70
Birthplace	Rochester
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Aries

Tony Dorsett Biography

Tony Dorsett is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 7, 1954 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States. Standout University of Pittsburgh football player who became a Hall of Fame running back with the Dallas Cowboys. He won the 1976 Heisman Trophy and helped lead the Cowboys to victory in Super Bowl XII.

He and Tim Tebow finished their careers near the top of the list of most rushing touchdowns in NCAA history.

At the University of Pittsburgh, Dorsett became the first freshman in 29 years to be named All-American (Doc Blanchard of Army was the previous one in 1944). He finished second in the nation in rushing with 1,586 yards in 11 games and led the Pittsburgh Panthers to its first winning season in 10 years. He was Pittsburgh’s first All-American selection since the 1963 season, when both Paul Martha and Ernie Borghetti were named to the first team. His 1,586 rushing yards at the time was the most ever recorded by a freshman, breaking the record set by New Mexico State’s Ron “Po” James record in 1968. By coincidence, James, like Dorsett, hailed from Beaver County, Pennsylvania, specifically New Brighton. Although he was known as Anthony, the school’s athletic department convinced him to go by Tony, to use the marketable initials TD as in touchdown.

Anthony Drew Dorsett (born April 7, 1954) is a former American football running back who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.

He married Janet Simon in 1981 and they divorced in 1985. He then married Janet Harmon Dorsett in 2000.

Tony Dorsett Net Worth

Tony Dorsett is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Dorsett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At Hopewell High School in Western PA, he won the running back battle after catching a 75-yard screen pass.

There is a drive named in his honor near Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Three games into his sophomore season, he became Pitt’s all-time leader in career rushing yards, surpassing the old record of 1,957 yards set by Marshall Goldberg, who helped Pitt to a national championship in 1937.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tony Dorsett Dating?

According to our records, Tony Dorsett married to Janet Harmon Dorsett , Julie Simon. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Dorsett’s is not dating anyone.

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As a senior in 1976, he helped lead his school to a national title, picking up the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award for player of the year, and the United Press International (UPI) Player of the Year award along the way as he led the nation in rushing with 2,150 yards. He was a three-time first-team All-American (1973, 1975, 1976) and a second-team All-American in 1974 by UPI and Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Dorsett finished his college career with 6,082 total rushing yards, then an NCAA record. This would stand as the record until it was surpassed by Ricky Williams in 1998.

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Dorsett celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

From Western Pennsylvania, Dorsett attended the nearby University of Pittsburgh, where he led the Panthers to the national title as a senior in 1976 and won the Heisman Trophy. He was the first-round draft choice of the Cowboys in 1977, the second overall selection (from Seattle). Dorsett was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and played for the team for 11 seasons, through 1987. He played for Denver the following year, then retired because of injuries. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the College Football Hall of Fame (1994).

Top Facts about Tony Dorsett

1. Tony Dorsett played for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.
2. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1976 at the University of Pittsburgh.
3. Dorsett was a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection.
4. He rushed for over 12,000 yards in his NFL career.
5. Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
6. He holds the record for longest run from scrimmage by a rookie (99 yards).
7. Dorsett was diagnosed with CTE, a brain disease linked to football injuries.
8. He is considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
9. Dorsett’s jersey number (33) has been retired by both Pitt and Dallas.
10. He currently works as an advocate for concussion awareness and prevention

What disease does Tony Dorsett have?

In 2013, Tony Dorsett was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy , a degenerative disease of the brain linked to repeated hits to the head. The symptoms include memory loss and depression.

How many Super Bowls did Tony Dorsett go to?

He scored 546 points on 91 touchdowns, 77 by rushing, 13 by receiving and one on a fumble return. Dorsett, a three-time All-NFC pick, who was All-Pro in 1981 and a veteran of four Pro Bowls, played in five NFC championship games and Super Bowls XII and XIII.

Is Tony Dorsett a Hall of Famer?

Dorsett was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and played for the team for 11 seasons, through 1987. He played for Denver the following year, then retired because of injuries. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994) and the College Football Hall of Fame (1994).

Does Tony Dorsett Alzheimer's?

On Monday, doctors at UCLA told Dorsett, 59, he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE , the Hall of Famer said. CTE is a progressive degenerative brain disease found in some athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma.

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain condition that’s thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion. It’s particularly associated with contact sports, such as boxing or American football. Most of the available studies are based on ex-athletes.