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Larry Csonka
RB
· Syracuse
Larry Csonka is a former running back out of Syracuse, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1968 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Miami Dolphins, Memphis Southmen, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.
Draft Details
Larry Csonka Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII)
- Super Bowl MVP (VIII)
- NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1979)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1973)
- Second-team All-Pro (1972)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1970–1974)
- Miami Dolphins Honor Roll
- Miami Dolphins No. 39 retired
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,081 | 4.3 | 64 | 106 | 820 | 4 |
Career History
- Miami Dolphins (1968–1974)
- Memphis Southmen (1975)
- New York Giants (1976–1978)
- Miami Dolphins (1979)
Born: Stow, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-3
Draft Class Context
Larry Csonka was the 1st of 29 RBs selected in the 1968 draft. The 8th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Ryan Tannehill in 2012, who played 159 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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