Terry Metcalf

Who is Terry Metcalf?

Terrance Randolph Metcalf is a former professional American football running back who played six total seasons in the National Football League, five of them with the St. Louis Cardinals, and one with the Washington Redskins. He attended Long Beach State University. He is the father of former NFL wide receiver and kick returner Eric Metcalf.

Metcalf finished his career with 3,489 rushing yards, 245 receptions for 2,457 yards, 936 punt return yards, and 3,087 yards returning kickoffs. He also scored 36 touchdowns. He holds the record for most games with 250+ all purpose yards: 7.

In the 14-game 1975 season, he set a then-NFL record for combined yards with 2,462. This feat has since been eclipsed during the 16-game era, Lionel James of the San Diego Chargers being the first to do so in 1985. James' head coach was Don Coryell, who also coached Metcalf during his record-setting season. He also became the first player in NFL history to average at least 30 yards per kick return and 10 yards per punt return in the same season. Joshua Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns became the second in 2007.