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Larry Csonka

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Position: RB
Date of Birth: December 25, 1946
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 237 lbs
First Team: MIA (1968)
Last Team: MIA (1979)

Running Back Stats

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Larry Csonka: Career Overview

Date of Birth: December 25, 1946
Position: Running Back (RB)

Career Timeline

  • Miami Dolphins: 1968 - 1974, 1976
  • New York Giants: 1978 - 1979

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Part of the Miami Dolphins team that achieved the only perfect season in NFL history (1972), finishing with a record of 14-0.
  • Won two Super Bowl titles with the Dolphins (Super Bowl VII in 1972 and Super Bowl VIII in 1973).
  • Selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1970, 1971, 1972).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
  • Named the Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowl VIII.
  • Led the NFL in rushing yards in 1971 with 1,117 yards.
  • Finished his career with 8,081 rushing yards and 64 rushing touchdowns.

Legacy

Larry Csonka is widely regarded as one of the best running backs in NFL history. He was known for his powerful running style, durability, and ability to perform in critical situations. His contributions to the Dolphins' success in the early 1970s cemented his legacy as a football icon. After retiring from the NFL, Csonka also pursued a career in broadcasting and has remained active in various charitable endeavors.

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