Favorite True Fullback of all time

[PDXChris]

When I say true Fullback, I mean guys like Mike Alstott do not count.

Mine is Brad Muster from the Bears, though I wanted to pick Larry Centers, but he did so much more then are real Fullbacks do. To me we was more like a reciever in the backfield.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by bankybruce
When I say true Fullback, I mean guys like Mike Alstott do not count.

Mine is Brad Muster from the Bears, though I wanted to pick Larry Centers, but he did so much more then are real Fullbacks do. To me we was more like a reciever in the backfield.

Larry isn't a true fullback.

I like Sam Gash.

 

[Mrospi]

Roland Harper.........blocked for Sweetness.....

 

[arthurracoon]

Sam Gash

 

[Pariah]

Matt Suhey, FB in front of Walter Payton.

 

[AZCB34]

The Bears have had some good FBs but I have always liked William Henderson in GB. Plaus that kid in Seattle right now. He just lights people up when he hits them.

 

[SunCityCarl]

I can't believe I'm typing this but..... the "Moose" blocked pretty well for Emmitt down in big D!

I think I'm sick!

 

[Wild Card]

Originally posted by bankybruce
When I say true Fullback, I mean guys like Mike Alstott do not count.

Bruce:

Larry Csonka. Human battering ram who carried the Dolphins to 17-0 even after Bob Griese went down. ("Just gimme the ball, Earl.") One of the toughest men to ever strap on a helmet. Look up "fullback" in the dictionary, and you'll see Csonka's picture.

WC

http://www.miamidolphins.com/history/halloffamers/halloffamers_csonka_l.asp

 

[Tangodnzr]

I have to agree Wild Card. Larry Csonka was the ultimate fullback.

I also liked Jim Taylor. He and Hornung, and Csonka/Morris are in my estimation, two of the greatest running back combos in NFL history.

I also liked Sam "Bam" Cunningham, who opened a few holes for OJ in Buffalo, and wasn't a bad runner himself.

I'm not sure, but wasn't John Riggins listed as a FB too?

 

[jf-08]

Rocky Bleier and Tim Wilson (lead blocker for Earl Campbell, the greatest running back in the history of the universe and for all time to come)

 

[Wild Card]

Originally posted by jkf296
Rocky Bleier and Tim Wilson (lead blocker for Earl Campbell, the greatest running back in the history of the universe and for all time to come)

JKF296:

"True fullbacks" do more than block and catch little dump-off passes out of the backfield. They run between the tackles, over and over, beating linemen and LBs into submission. The best ones are still running hard in the fourth quarter, when the defenders aren't tackling so well anymore.

During Miami's three consecutive Super Bowl years (1971-73), Larry Csonka averaged 5.4, 5.2, and 4.6 ypc, gaining 1,000+ each year in 14-game seasons. (In those three Super Bowls, he averaged 6.3 ypc.) *Nobody* stopped this guy.

In his career, Csonka fumbled 21 times in almost 2,000 carries. He didn't stop himself, either.

I still wonder what his career numbers would look like, if Csonka hadn't followed the money to the short-lived WFL in 1974. He remains the best fullback I've ever seen.

WC

 

[SECTION 11]

Tom Rathman. He was the bomb. Could do it all.

 

[jf-08]

Originally posted by Wild Card
JKF296:

"True fullbacks" do more than block and catch little dump-off passes out of the backfield. They run between the tackles, over and over, beating linemen and LBs into submission. The best ones are still running hard in the fourth quarter, when the defenders aren't tackling so well anymore.

During Miami's three consecutive Super Bowl years (1971-73), Larry Csonka averaged 5.4, 5.2, and 4.6 ypc, gaining 1,000+ each year in 14-game seasons. (In those three Super Bowls, he averaged 6.3 ypc.) *Nobody* stopped this guy.

In his career, Csonka fumbled 21 times in almost 2,000 carries. He didn't stop himself, either.

I still wonder what his career numbers would look like, if Csonka hadn't followed the money to the short-lived WFL in 1974. He remains the best fullback I've ever seen.

WC

But when Earl Campbell is your HB (for the Tim Wilson reference) I just want to give the ball to Campbell and have th FB take out LBs. If I had Campbell, I would have done exactly what Bum Phillips did - run him keft, run him right, the run him up the middle. Repeat.

(Can you tell I am a "Tyler Rose" fan?)

 

[jf-08]

And as far as Bleier is concerfned, any man who could run , block and catch like he did with only 3 toes on one foot and 2 on the other, is the man in my book. (He lost part of his feet in a Vietnam rifle and hand grenade battle)

 

[Wild Card]

Originally posted by jkf296
But when Earl Campbell is your HB (for the Tim Wilson reference) I just want to give the ball to Campbell and have th FB take out LBs. If I had Campbell, I would have done exactly what Bum Phillips did - run him keft, run him right, the run him up the middle. Repeat.

JKF296:

Not a bad strategy, if Campbell or someone similar is your HB.

The problem I have with FBs who are primarily "blocking backs" is two-fold. One, they're only playing part of the classic fullback role. Two, how much of their effectiveness is due to the halfback/ running back they're paired with? I suspect that any number of competent blockers could've looked like All-Pros with Campbell, Payton, Emmitt Smith, etc., running behind them. (Making my point, two earlier posts cite two different FBs for blocking for Walter Payton.)

Csonka was an effective receiver. He blocked for Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick. Most important, he ran over, around and through the best defenses in the league.

There's a short list of great "true" fullbacks. Csonka's at the top of mine.

WC

 

[Snakester]

Csonka and Riggins are my two favorites.

 

[Mrospi]

William "The Fridge" Perry..... the man could do it all.....of course, they should've made sure Payton had a Superbowl TD before the Fridge got one.... still ticks me off

 

[EndZone]

Dennis McK.......scratch that

 

[SECTION 11]

Originally posted by Mrospi
William "The Fridge" Perry..... the man could do it all.....of course, they should've made sure Payton had a Superbowl TD before the Fridge got one.... still ticks me off

I'd like to see Bryant get a shot, just for the hell of it.
A 308 pound fullback might be worth the #12 pick...

 

[WizardOfAz]

No mention of Cardinals' Pro Bowler Ron Wolfley?

 

[SunCityCarl]

That's right Wiz!! He made the pro bowl didn't he? He was insane on special teams!

Ron "23 Concussions!" Wolfley!!!

 

[Pariah]

I forgot about the Czonk. Change my vote from Suhey to Czonka.

 

[WizardOfAz]

Originally posted by SunCityCarl
He made the pro bowl didn't he?

More than once, I think.

 

[CardLogic]

I gotta go with Wild Card... Larry Czonka was a beast! Tough as nails with a mean streak!

I also liked Jim Taylor of Green Bay(Tango's pick). Taylor played the game during the same era as Jim Brown (still the greatest RB ever). I remember one quote some writer made comparing Taylor to Brown that I just love.... "Jim Brown will give you a leg, then take it away. Jim Taylor will give you a leg then ram it through your chest."

Now that's football!!!

 

[Duckjake]

How could any of you Cardinal fans leave out Jim Otis, who actually was the NFC's leading rusher in 1975?