2007-03-26 05:43:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
John Riggins -- 80s, with the Redskins
2007-03-26 05:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by GratefulDad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you hit the history books and find out about the wonderful tales of yesteryear in the NFL. While it's true that the vast majority of RB/FB are black, there have been many GREAT white players at these positions, as the previous posts have alluded to.
A few more that I did not see mentioned are John Cappaletti, Rob Lytel, Hugh McElheney(?), Jim Kick, Tom Mattie, Norm Bulasch(?).
I'm really glad that someone remembered Ed Podilack; he was a great slashing/cutting type back for the great K.C. teams of the early 70's-- an excellent receiver too.
Good luck on your exploration of the social and cultural growth of both the world of professional sports and society overall!!!! Good question!
2007-03-26 15:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by Crowsister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craig James- Patriots
Rob Carpenter- Giants
Rocky Bleier- Steelers
Merrill Hodge- Steelers
Larry Csonka- Dolphins
Mike Alstott- Buccaneers
2007-03-29 13:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by spunkballa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been plenty of talented white halfbacks in the NFL (Csonka, Riggins, Grange to name a few) . As an Black man, I detest the stereotype that only blacks can play and excel at the skill positions. But much like black quarterbacks were told for years that someone of their color could not be an NFL signal-caller, white athletes are told that they can't be a cornerback, running back or wide receiver because of their color. You'd think we'd be past that in 2007, but apparently we're not.
2007-03-26 13:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by Quiet Storm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craig James- Patriots
Rob Carpenter- Giants
Rocky Bleier- Steelers
Merrill Hodge- Steelers
Larry Csonka- Dolphins
Mike Alstott- Buccaneers
And the list goes on......
2007-03-26 12:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by dbrifles3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, the most notable
John Riggins, Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung, Ed Podolak, Brian Piccolo, AFL Keith Lincoln, Rob Carpenter, Tom Rathman, Mike Allstott, Wray Carlton AFL, Hoyle Granger, Nick Goings, Jim Osborne, Donnie Anderson, Steve Owens, Dan Reeves, Marv Hubbard, Matt Suey, Tom Matte, Frank Gifford, Craig James. there are more, but really not many more that are notable.
2007-03-26 13:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by James O only logical answer D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Riggins who is in the Hall of Fame, Mike Alstott, Larry Csonka, Paul Hornburg, and possibly the best Frank Gifford!! I probably watch more football and Im 15! It is all good though because there hasnt been a lot that are special!!!
2007-03-26 14:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by lilfatboy14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
As recently as Super Bowl XX in 1985 the Patriots had Craig James as starting RB.
2007-03-26 14:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Riggins, Doak Walker.
2007-03-26 12:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, some very good ones.
John Riggins, Alstott, Tim Rathman....
2007-03-26 16:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋