Larry Csonka, Dolphins Star Run Back
Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins rose to prominence after joining in 1968. The Syracuse University alum set the school rushing record and earned All American honors before turning pro. He stands six feet three inches and weighs 235 pounds and hails from Stowe Ohio.
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First Pro Football Game Played in 1895
The first professional football game occurred in 1895 with Latrobe defeating Jeannette 12-0. Players from two Pennsylvania teams earned $10 each for playing, marking the start of pro football’s professional era and differences from college rules.
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