George Rogers

American football player, Heisman Trophy winner

George Rogers - American football player, Heisman Trophy winner
Born

December 8th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player excelled as a running back during a professional career spanning the 1980s. Played college football at the University of South Carolina, achieving recognition by winning the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1980. Selected first overall in the 1981 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, contributed significantly to the team’s offensive strategies. Later played for the Washington Redskins, where he was part of the team during their Super Bowl XXII victory, further solidifying a successful professional career.

Winning the Heisman Trophy in 1980

Playing for the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins

Contributing to the Washington Redskins' Super Bowl XXII victory

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