Anthony Davis (running back)
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| Anthony Davis | |
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| Date of birth | May 21, 1952 |
| Place of birth | Huntsville, Texas |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Southern California |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1977 1978 1978 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Houston Oilers Los Angeles Rams |
Anthony Davis (born May 21, 1952) known as AD, was an American football running back.
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[edit] College Career
He was a college football All-American in 1974, led the USC Trojans in rushing three years and once scored a school single game record of six touchdowns against Notre Dame. He also was pictured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine three times, including one foldout. In 1974 Heisman voting, Davis came in second only to Archie Griffin.
The Notre Dame vs. USC game on November 27, 2004 was titled the "Anthony Davis Day," in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the record-breaking game.
Davis was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on December 6, 2005 in New York City. He was enshrined on August 12, 2006 in South Bend, Indiana.
[edit] Professional Career
After graduation Davis was drafted by the New York Jets of the National Football League, but chose to play for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League that year, instead.
Other teams he played for include the Southern California Sun of the World Football League, the NFL's Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Rams, and the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League.
[edit] Personal
Following a brief NFL career, Davis became a successful real estate developer and continues to serve as a motivational speaker for youth in Irvine, California where he currently resides. Davis underwent gastric bypass surgery for weight loss on March 11, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Anthony Davis Profile at USC Legends
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