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George Rogers
Running back, American football player
1958 –
Who is George Rogers?
George Washington Rogers is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for seven seasons during the 1980s. Rogers played college football for the University of South Carolina, earned All-America honors, and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy. He was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins of the NFL. As a pro, Rogers rushed for over 7,000 yards. He is also known as the greatest player to ever play at the University of South Carolina.
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- Born
- Dec 8, 1958
Duluth - Also known as
- George Washington Rogers
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of South Carolina
- Lived in
- Duluth
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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