Dickerson began his career with the Los Angeles Rams in 1983 and immediately made an impact. He rushed for 1,808 yards and 18 touchdowns in his rookie season, setting an NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was selected to the Pro Bowl.
In 1984, Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards, breaking his own single-season rushing record. He was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year.
Dickerson continued to be a dominant force in the NFL for the remainder of his career. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 and rushed for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season with the team. He was selected to the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive year.
In 1989, Dickerson was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders and rushed for 1,234 yards and five touchdowns. He was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive year.
Dickerson finished his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 1993. He rushed for 1,011 yards and five touchdowns in his final season.
Throughout his career, Dickerson rushed for 13,259 yards and 90 touchdowns. He was one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history and is remembered as one of the greatest of all time.
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