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1970s Rookie 1,000-Yard Rushers
 

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1971
John Brockington, Green Bay Packers
216 carries, 1105 yards, 5.1 avg., 52 long, 4 TDS
(© AP Photo)
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1972
Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
188 carries, 1055 yards, 5.6 avg., 75 long, 10 TDs
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1974
Don Woods, San Diego Chargers
227 carries, 1162 yards, 5.1 avg., 56 long, 7 TDs
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1977
Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys
208 carries, 1007 yards, 4.8 avg., 84 long, 12 TDs
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1978
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers
302 carries, 1450 yards, 4.8 avg., 81 long, 13 TDs - Led NFL in rushing.
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1978
Terry Miller, Buffalo Bills
238 carries, 1060 yards, 4.5 avg., 60 long, 7 TDs
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1979
Ottis Anderson, St. Louis Cardinals
331 carries, 1,605 yards, 4.8 avg., 76 long, 8 TDs
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1979
William Andrews, Atlanta Falcons
239 carries, 1023 yards, 4.3 avg., 23 long, 3 TDs
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