NFL Historical Question of the Week

[SissyBoyFloyd]

What is your best guess without Googling the answer?

What RB holds the record for the highest average per carry for a whole season? Addendum: Of the 10 best seasons ever recorded for highest average per carry, he holds 3 of them. And for RBs only who played in over 60 games, he holds the top 3 spots or seasons.

 

[Jetstream Green]

I would imagine Chris Johnson would be in the mix but Jim Brown was amazing for average per carry

 

[AZfaninMN]

Jahvid Best, I thought,had the highest average for a whole season. The announcers talked about him and em they brought up Alvin Kamara on their Thursday night game against Atlanta 2 weeks ago. However, I don’t think best played 3 seasons???

Guess number 2 would be Barry Sanders

 

[RugbyMuffin]

What is your best guess without Googling the answer?

What RB holds the record for the highest average per carry for a whole season? Addendum: Of the 10 best seasons ever recorded for highest average per carry, he holds 3 of them. And for RBs only who played in over 60 games, he holds the top 3 spots or seasons.

I think that would rule out Gale Sayers.

.....I am angry with myself, I should know this.

Edit: I take that back. I didn't know this, and would have never guessed. Makes sense though once you find out who it is.

 

[efferman]

I would guess B Sanders, as well. Or maybe Herschel Walker but he may not have played long enough...

 

[cardncubfan]

My guess would be Eric Dickerson.

 

[AZ Native]

I would imagine Chris Johnson would be in the mix but Jim Brown was amazing for average per carry

I don't know the answer but I would guess Jim Brown too.

 

[Osbern61]

Mario Bates?

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Larry Johnson

 

[Metcalf Rules]

My guess is Barry Sanders.

 

[cardpa]

Walter Payton

 

[vince56]

My guess is Barry Sanders.

Did Barry have high averages though? I remember a lot of his runs going backwards, then all of a sudden he would have a big run.

 

[JeffGollin]

OJ Anderson?

 

[NJCardFan]

I got lazy and although I didn't Google it, I did look it up and none of you are even close and bravo to SBF for throwing us all a curve.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Some hints needed I see. Well here is Hint #1: He never seems to be mentioned at all when discussions of great RBs come up on any TV sports shows. I suppose it is because none of the current sports people were alive when he was running wild in the pre-SB era and just don't realize how good he was over a distinguished 12 year NFL career starting, which began with him being named Rookie of the Year and ended with his induction into the HoF.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

This last hint should find us a winner (who didn't look it up): He participated in the "Greatest Game Ever Played."

 

[CardLogic]

With the additional hints, it would have to be one of two individuals! I guessed the wrong one!

 

[NJCardFan]

This last hint should find us a winner (who didn't look it up): He participated in the "Greatest Game Ever Played."

Ameche? Because I was referring to someone else.

 

[Bert]

I looked it up. If it's the one I think it is, you're right I have never heard of him. Good stuff!

 

[cardncubfan]

Marion Motley.

 

[pemory09]

Was about to guess Hugh Mcelhenny until that last clue. Lenny Moore?

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Was about to guess Hugh Mcelhenny until that last clue. Lenny Moore?

Lenny Moore.......WE HAVE A WINNER.

 

[NJCardFan]

How come when I look it up I see Mike Vick?

 

[pemory09]

Lenny Moore.......WE HAVE A WINNER.

Fantastic player, but I would never have guessed Moore if you hadn’t provided all those hints Floyd. Thanks—fun trivia!

 

[pemory09]

P.S. - It bums me out that so many of the really key players, who paved the way for the explosion of the league’s popularity, are all too often forgotten.