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George Washington Rogers Jr. (born December 8, 1958) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, earned All-American honors, and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy.
Heisman Winner. Rogers won South Carolina’s first Heisman after leading the nation in rushing while topping the 100-yard mark in every game. The Duluth, Ga., native attended Duluth High and rushed for a still-standing school-record 2,286 yards as 1975 junior.
Jul 9, 2022 · George Rogers was a big back (6'2", 228lbs) with good speed to hit the edge for breakaway runs, and power to run over people inside. Rogers won the Heisman T...
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Running to Greatness: The George Rogers Story. 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers reflects back on his life and career. ...more.
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George Rogers: South Carolina Legend. Originally released in 1983, this short documentary highlights the college career of Gamecock running back George Rogers. ...more.
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Rogers was named Most Valuable Player in the 1979 Hall of Fame Bowl. Rogers played pro with the New Orleans Saints 1981-84 and Washington Redskins 1985-87. He was pro football's Rookie of the Year in 1981 and led the pro league in touchdowns (18) in 1986.
