Tony Dorsett

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Tony Dorsett Wiki Biography

Anthony “Tony” Drew Dorsett is a Rochester, Pennsylvania-born former professional American Footballer who played in the NFL for eleven sessions. Born on 7 April 1954, Tony is a Pro Football Hall of Famer as well as a College Football Hall of Fame inductee. A well-received name in American Football, Tony was active in the NFL from 1977 until his retirement in 1989.

One of the most successful NFL players at his time, one may wonder how rich is Tony Dorsett at the present? As estimated by sources, Tony counts his net worth at an amount of $5 million in early 2016. Needless to say, his involvement in the sport of American Football as a professional player has been most significant in amassing his wealth. Playing for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos during his career has managed to add to his riches, making Tony a multi-millionaire as of now.

Raised in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Tony attended Hopewell High School. During his school days, he managed to find an interest in basketball as well as football. He grew more and more into football while he was in his school and played as a starting cornerback on the defensive side. As a senior, he played at the Big 33 Football Classic. Eventually after matriculation , Tony went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh and continued playing football at collegiate level.

Tony was voted First-team All-American thrice in 1973, 1975 and 1976. He was rewarded with numerous awards and recognitions while he was playing in college, including the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, a Chic Harley Award and several others in the year 1976. After making a great reputation in his college level games, Tony was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in 1977 NFL Draft. He signed his first five-year contract with Dallas Cowboys at an amount of $1.1 million as a rookie. Obviously, this was the time Tony’s net worth began to rise.

During his career in the NFL, Tony played for Dallas Cowboys from 1977 until 1987. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times in 1978, 1981, 1982 and 1983. He was also a two times NFC Champion and one time Super Bowl Champion, actually in his first year and the only player to win college and NFL championships in successive years.. He was also named into UPI First-team All-NFC thrice in the years 1978, 1981 and 1982. Given his impeccable football skills and contributions towards the sport, he was rewarded with Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. He is also the eighth leading rusher of all time. All of these career highlights have not only encouraged Tony to have a strong career as a footballer but have also added to his riches. Tony later played for Denver Broncos for a year before finally retiring from the sport due to injuries, including memory loss.

Regarding his personal life, Tony was married to Julie Simon from 1981-85, and has been married to Janet Harmon since 2000/ He is the father of former NFL player Anthony Dorsett. He has been helping athletes by promoting sleep apnea awareness. For now, Tony Dorsett enjoys his retirement life while his present net worth of $5 million caters to his daily life in every possible way.

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Tony Dorsett Quick Info

Full Name Tony Dorsett
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth April 7, 1954
Place Of Birth Rochester, Pennsylvania, USA
Height 1.8 m
Weight 87 kg
Profession American football player
Education Hopewell High School, University of Pittsburgh
Nationality American
Spouse Janet Harmon Dorsett (m. 2000), Julie Simon (m. 1981 – 1985)Anthony Dorsett
Children Anthony Dorsett
Parents Wes Dorsett, Myrtle Dorsett
Siblings Keith Dorsett, Juanita Dorsett
Twitter https://twitter.com/Tony_Dorsett
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0234132
Awards Heisman Trophy (1976), NFL Honors – AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (1977), Maxwell Award, a Chic Harley Award
Movies Blood Equity, The Big Bounce, Necessary Roughness, Kill Zone

Tony Dorsett Important Facts

  • Father, with Janet Dorsett, of three children.
  • Holds the NFL record for the longest run from scrimmage of 99 yards, set on January 3, 1983 against the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Is the only player in the history of football to have played on a collegiate national championship team, won the Heisman Trophy, been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, play on a team that won the Super Bowl, and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • A native of Western Pennsylvania, he grew up a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and jokingly said to then-Steelers owner Art Rooney before the draft, “Mr. Rooney, please don’t let me go!”.
  • Rushed for 6,082 career yards in his college career, still an NCAA record. In his Heisman Trophy season, he rushed for 1,948 yards and 21 touchdowns.
  • Rushed for 1,007 yards in his rookie season (1977) with the Dallas Cowboys and was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the year, despite not starting until the 11th game of the season. Helped lead the Cowboys to the Super Bowl XII title.
  • Played his college football at the University of Pittsburgh from 1973 to 1976, winning the Heisman Trophy his senior season (1976) and leading the Panthers to the national championship.
  • First player in NCAA history with four 1,000-yard rushing seasons, and the first to have three 1,500-yard seasons.
  • Dallas traded their 1977 first-round NFL draft pick and three second-round picks to the Seattle Seahawks for the rights to draft him #2 in 1977.
  • Ranks 16th on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (77).
  • Ranks 52nd on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.339).
  • Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (12,739).
  • Ranks 9th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (2,936).
  • Holds NFL all time record for longest touchdown run (99 yards)
  • Professional football player.
  • Inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame, 1994.
  • Played running back for the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys (1977-1987) and Denver Broncos (1988).

Tony Dorsett Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Cooking with the Legends 2009 TV Mini-Series Legend Grp 1 Actor
The Big Bounce 2004 Worker #2 Actor
Kill Zone 1993 Sheriff Actor
Necessary Roughness 1991 Convict Football Player Actor
CBS News Sunday Morning 2016 TV Series documentary Himself Self
A Season with Notre Dame Football 2015 TV Series Himself – Pitt Alumnus & Heisman Trophy Winner Self
Drew Pearson Live 2015 TV Series Himself – Special Guest Self
The American Dream 2015 TV Movie Himself Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010 TV Series Himself Self
Mike & Mike 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Blood Equity 2009 Video documentary Self
From the Corner 2008 Documentary Himself Self
ESPN 25: Who’s #1? 2005-2006 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Girls Next Door 2005 TV Series Himself Self
NFL Monday Night Football 1977-2005 TV Series Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back / Himself / Himself – Denver Broncos Running Back Self
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2004 TV Special Himself – On Parade Float Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2004 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Tim McCarver Show 2003 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Wheel of Fortune 2003 TV Series Himself Self
Sports Geniuses 2000 TV Series Himself Self
Margarita Bowl 1996 TV Movie Himself Self
American Gladiators 1993 TV Series Himself – Contender Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1991 TV Series Himself Self
The NFL on NBC 1977-1988 TV Series Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back / Himself – Denver Broncos Running Back / Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running back Self
The NFL on CBS 1978-1985 TV Series Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
Battle of the Network Stars XIV 1983 TV Special Himself – Commissioner Self
1982 NFC Championship Game 1982 TV Special Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
1981 NFC Championship Game 1982 TV Special Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
1980 NFC Championship Game 1981 TV Movie Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
1978 NFC Championship Game 1979 TV Special Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
Super Bowl XII 1978 TV Special Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
1977 NFC Championship Game 1978 TV Special Himself – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1977 TV Series Himself – Pro Football Player Self
1977 Sugar Bowl 1977 TV Movie Himself – Pittsburgh Panthers Running Back Self
A Football Life 2016 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Mike & Mike 2013 TV Series Himself – Pro Football Hall of Famer Archive Footage