Jerome Bettis
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| Running back | |
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| Date of birth: February 16, 1972 | |
| Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan | |
| Weight: 252 lb (114 kg) | |
| Career information | |
| College: Notre Dame | |
| NFL Draft: 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | |
| Debuted in 1993 for the Los Angeles Rams | |
| Last played in 2006 for the Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Career history | |
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| Rushing yards | 13,662 |
| Rushing average | 3.9 |
| Touchdowns | 94 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jerome Bettis (b. February 16, 1972) is a former American football player. He was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is now retired. His nickname is "The Bus".
Jerome Bettis was picked in the first round (10th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Rams. On July 22, 1993, Bettis signed a three-year $4.625 million contract with a signing bonus over $2 million.[1] He was named a First-Team All-Pro and Offensive Rookie of the Year. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Rams.
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm of the State of Michigan declared February 1, 2006 to be Jerome Bettis Day.[2]
References [change]
- ↑ Simers, J.T. (7-23-1993). "Rams Reach Agreement With Bettis Football: No. 1 pick expected to sign and practice today". Los Angeles Times Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ↑ Jerome Bettis Day Proclamations, Michigan.gov
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