Jerome Bettis
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Position: RB
Jersey #: 36
Date of Birth: February 16, 1972
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 255 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 10 in 1993 by LA
First Team: RAM (1993)
Last Team: PIT (2005)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | 12 | 110 | 368 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| 2004 | PIT | 14 | 250 | 941 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 181 |
| 2003 | PIT | 16 | 246 | 811 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 86 | 0 | 4 | 126 |
| 2002 | PIT | 12 | 187 | 666 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 124 |
| 2001 | PIT | 11 | 225 | 1072 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| 2000 | PIT | 16 | 352 | 1302 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 186 |
| 1999 | PIT | 16 | 296 | 1082 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 110 | 0 | 1 | 164 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jerome Bettis Career Overview
Date of Birth: February 16, 1972Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- St. Louis Rams (1993-1995)
- Drafted in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.
- Rushed for 1,429 yards and 7 touchdowns in his rookie season.
- Played a key role in the Rams' offense as a rookie, showcasing his speed and power.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1996-2005)
- Traded to the Steelers in 1996, where he became a franchise icon.
- Helped lead the team to Super Bowl XL victory in 2005, earning his first Super Bowl ring.
- Named to the Pro Bowl 6 times (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004).
- Rushed for over 10,000 yards in his career, becoming one of the NFL's all-time leading rushers.
- Selected as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1996.
- Retired with 13,662 rushing yards, ranking 6th all-time at the time of his retirement.
Career Highlights & Accomplishments
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
- Known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles.
- Popularly nicknamed "The Bus" due to his large stature and running style.
- Recognized for his leadership both on and off the field.
Legacy
Jerome Bettis is remembered as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, with a career that spanned over a decade and included numerous accolades. His impact on the game and his contributions to the Pittsburgh Steelers solidified his legacy as a beloved sports figure.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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