He led the NFL with 576 yards in 1932 and held on to the record throughout his career. Emmitt Smith has held the record since surpassing Walter Payton's long-standing total in 2002.
The player who dominated the NFL with 576 yards in 1932 continued to hold the top spot until the end of his career. Emmitt Smith later surpassed Walter Payton's previous record in 2002, a mark he has retained ever since.