No. 5 Jim Nance — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Like so many others in Syracuse history, Jim Nance was good in more sports than just one. In 1963 and 1965, Nance was the NCAA heavyweight-wrestling champion and an All-American.
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The Dolphins would eventually retire his No. 39 jersey, and in 1987, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
View ArticleNo. 3 Floyd Little — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Little was the sixth pick in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft. He led the AFL in rushing in twice (1969 & 1971) and at the time of his retirement, was 7th in professional football history with...
View ArticleNo. 2 Jim Brown — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
When thinking about Syracuse football, Jim Brown is always one of the first names that comes to mind. In 1956, Brown averaged 6.2 yards per carry and set records for most touchdowns and most points in...
View ArticleNo. 1 Ernie Davis — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Long ago, Syracuse University was the hot spot for All-American running backs. Some of the best backs in NCAA history lived on The Hill and played at Archibold Stadium under coaching great Ben...
View ArticleNo. 5 Jim Nance — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Like so many others in Syracuse history, Jim Nance was good in more sports than just one. In 1963 and 1965, Nance was the NCAA heavyweight-wrestling champion and an All-American. The post No. 5 Jim...
View ArticleNo. 4 Larry Csonka — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
The Dolphins would eventually retire his No. 39 jersey, and in 1987, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The post No. 4 Larry Csonka — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs...
View ArticleNo. 3 Floyd Little — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Little was the sixth pick in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft. He led the AFL in rushing in twice (1969 & 1971) and at the time of his retirement, was 7th in professional football history with...
View ArticleNo. 2 Jim Brown — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
When thinking about Syracuse football, Jim Brown is always one of the first names that comes to mind. In 1956, Brown averaged 6.2 yards per carry and set records for most touchdowns and most points in...
View ArticleNo. 1 Ernie Davis — Counting down the Top 5 Syracuse running backs
Long ago, Syracuse University was the hot spot for All-American running backs. Some of the best backs in NCAA history lived on The Hill and played at Archibold Stadium under coaching great Ben...
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