Elected to the Orange County Committee of Public Safety in 1774, he soon parlayed that office into a seat in the new Virginia state assembly after independence. Father of the constitution: James Madison, more than any other individual, is responsible for the U.S. Constitution.
But on Saturday, Tomlinson joined the likes of Payton, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith when he was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tomlinson became the 75th player selected for induction on the first ballot, voted in by attaining 80 percent approval from the 48-person selection committee.
TCU football star LaDainian Tomlinson to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame today. LaDainian Tomlinson, former TCU running back, 1997-2000, has been selected to join the National Football Foundationâs College Football Hall of Fame. Tomlinson, a Heisman Trophy finalist and former NFL star, will be recognized along with 13 First Team All-America players and two legendary coaches at an induction ceremony on Dec. 9 in New York City.