earl campbell went to high school at university of louisville.
earl campbell went to high school at university of louisville.
where did earl campbell go to high school?
university of louisville
earl christian campbell was born to ann and bert "b.c." campbell, on march 29, 1955, in tyler, texas, leading to the eponymous nickname, "the tyler rose" later in his career. he was the sixth of eleven siblings. bert campbell died when earl was 11 years old. he began playing football in fifth grade as a kicker, but moved to linebacker in sixth grade after watching dick butkus, whom he modeled his playing style after. ann campbell attempted to persuade earl not to play football in high school. "i dis-encouraged earl," she said. "but he always loved football." in 1973, he led the corky nelson–coached john tyler high school to the texas 4a state championship (4a then was the largest classification in the state). that season, he was named mr. football usa as he was adjudged the national high school player of the year.
earl campbell
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section::::regular season.:earl campbell.









































bullet::::- in 1980, earl campbell had four 200-yard rushing games.









































section::::postseason.









































section::::postseason.:afc wild card.









































even though the oilers recorded more yards, more first downs, and more time of possession, the raiders scored on big plays to win, 27–7.









































section::::awards and records.









































bullet::::- earl campbell, nfl rushing leader, (1,934)









































bullet::::- earl campbell, all-pro selection 1980









































bullet::::- earl campbell, pro bowl selection 1980









































bullet::::- earl campbell, nea nfl mvp (1980)









































bullet::::- earl campbell, nfl offensive player of the year (1980)









































section::::awards and records.:milestones.









































bullet::::- earl campbell, 3rd 1,000-yard rushing season









































bullet::::- earl campbell, 3rd nfl rushing title
1980 houston oilers season