Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. 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.
Campbell played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the Heisman Trophy and earned unanimous All-American honors in his senior season, as well as numerous other accolades. Campbell was selected first overall by the Oilers in the 1978 NFL draft, and had an immediate impact in the league, earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Campbell was also named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in each of his first three seasons, during which he averaged nearly 1,700 rushing yards per season. Campbell won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award in 1979 after leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns.
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 New Orleans 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). In 2019, he was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Campbell's jersey number is retired by the University of Texas and the Tennessee Titans.
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Date: 30 March 1955
By Religious News Service
Religious Service
French archaeologist J Perrot discovers remains of possible idolatrous shrine denounced by Prophet Amos, Beersheba; bldg dated as of era of early Jewish kings, with possibility of earlier civilization beneath; Israel Antiquities Dept repts discovery at Massada fortress of ruins of what may have been palace of King Herod
Date: 30 March 1955
Special to The New York Times
papers give 2-wk dismissal notices to mech workers not on strike; seen preparing for long fight
Date: 30 March 1955
O Marfan, ed of Opposition paper El Debate, held
Date: 30 March 1955
Commerce Dept aide N H Foster says rules curbing export of tech data are being clarified; says controls are designed to prevent export of data on strategic goods
Date: 30 March 1955
Special to The New York Times
R Stephane charged with revealing defense secrets in July '53 and May '54 articles he wrote for France-Observateur
Date: 29 March 1955
Special to The New York Times
UN ECOSOC to get proposals for speeding world press messages based on UNESCO-Internatl Telecommunications Union study
Date: 29 March 1955
S Amer Internatl Ed printing shifted from NYC to Lima; La Prensa presses to be used
Date: 29 March 1955
By LOUIS EFFRAT
Louis EFFRAT
Stengel apologizes; charges dropped
Date: 29 March 1955
Special to The New York Times
news staffs continue work in event of strike break; Manchester Guardian and other prov papers, NY Herald Tribune Eur ed and NY Times internatl ed refuse to increase shipments to London
Date: 30 March 1955
R Branson article notes rarity of autos