3 legendary NFL running backs who played in the wrong era
NFL running backs from the wrong era: 1. Lenny Moore
He was a “Lenny” of all trades and master of each of them. He is also the second of three former Nittany Lions in this short piece. Talented Lenny Moore was the ninth overall pick in 1956 by the Baltimore Colts.
He would spend 13 seasons with the franchise and was part of two NFL championship teams in 1958 and ’59. He never ran for 1,000 yards nor totaled 1,000 yards as a receiver. However, only 15 players in league annals reached the end zone (113) more than the Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Moore finished his career with 12,451 total combined yards. His 113 trips to the end zone came via the run (63), the pass (48), as well as a kickoff return and a fumble recovery. He performed as a running back, fullback, and flanker. He finished his brilliant career with more receiving yards (6,039) than rushing yards (5,174).
The 13-year-pro twice led the league in touchdowns scored. After injuries limited him to only seven games in 1963, he rebounded to score 20 total touchdowns and earned 1964 NFL Comeback Player of the Year accolades.
Along with fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, Moore remains the co-holder of the league record for consecutive games (18) with at least one touchdown scored. The Colts’ legend earned seven Pro Bowl invitations and was voted All-Pro five times.