Pro Football Hall of Fame (2017) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2017) • 3 All-Pro selections • 5 Pro Bowl selections • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 2006 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 2006 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 2006 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Education
Texas Christian University
Height/Weight
5 ft 10 inches, 215 lb (1.78 m, 97 kg)
Position
running back
Jersey Number
21 (San Diego Chargers, 2001–2009) • 21 (New York Jets, 2010–2011)
Draft
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2001 NFL draft.
Games Played
170
Rushing Attempts
3174
Touchdowns
145
Yards Gained By Passing
13684
Yards Per Attempt
4.3
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LaDainian Tomlinson was selected to the Pro Bowl five times.
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LaDainian Tomlinson played running back.
When was LaDainian Tomlinson born?
LaDainian Tomlinson was born on June 23, 1979, in Rosebud, Texas, United States.
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LaDainian Tomlinson won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
What college did LaDainian Tomlinson attend?
LaDainian Tomlinson attended Texas Christian University.
How tall was LaDainian Tomlinson?
LaDainian Tomlinson was 5 ft 10 inches, 215 lb (1.78 m, 97 kg).
When was LaDainian Tomlinson inducted to the Hall of Fame?
LaDainian Tomlinson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
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