"Tony Dorsett Records Fall to Super Soph.," 1975, The Owl Yearbook, Page 77

"Tony Dorsett Records Fall to Super Soph.," 1975, The Owl Yearbook, Page 77

This page includes photos and information about Tony Dorsett's rushing records.

University of Pittsburgh

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Dorsett's Records - So Far ... NCAA Freshmen Season Rushing Record; 1,586 yards, 1973 (11 games) NCAA Freshmen Single Game Rushing record, 265 yards, vs. Northwestern, 1973 NCAA Rushing Attempts in Major Bowl Game, 30, 1973 Fiesta Bowl Pitt Career Rushing Record, 2,690 yards, (1973-74) Pitt Yards Rushing One Game, 265 vs. Northwestern, 1973 Notre Dame Opponent—Best Single Game Rushing, 209 yards, 1973 Besides these records he is an All-American for two years in a row. First sophomore in history to be named to Playboy All-American team. ECAC Rookie-of-the-Year 1973. And above all else the greatest freshmen running back in collegiate history.