View Full Version : 1,000 Yards
Old Hoss
08-22-2007, 04:00 AM
Who was the first player to rush for a thousand yards in one season?
(Sorry if it's been asked before; I'm new here and too damn lazy to check) :blush:
Brooklyn
08-27-2007, 07:31 AM
The earliest I can see is Steve Van Buren in 1947 (and again in 1949)
Old Hoss
08-28-2007, 01:34 AM
The earliest I can see is Steve Van Buren in 1947 (and again in 1949)
Earlier than that..........nice try.
Brooklyn
08-28-2007, 07:55 AM
Beattie Feathers in 1934?
Steel86town
08-28-2007, 11:50 AM
I have to agree with Brooklyn. I'm pretty sure it's Feathers.
Old Hoss
08-28-2007, 11:34 PM
Beattie Feathers in 1934?
That's a Feather in your cap..........nice job. :applaud:
Brooklyn
08-29-2007, 07:27 AM
Pretty impressive, doing it on only 119 rushes. That raised on interesting question - has anyone ever gained 1,000 yards on fewer attempts?
The fewest I've found at first glance are
Feathers 1004 yards on 119 carries in 1934
Vick 1029 yards on 123 carries in 2006
I can't find anyone else close after that.