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50. Ricky Watters

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50.  Ricky Watters
You never had to wonder what was on Ricky Watters's mind.  He would tell you whether it was good or bad, and that brashness made him a very polarizing figure in the NFL.  It is also possible that this is why the Hall of Fame has yet to look his way.

Ricky Watters was one of the most consistent Running Backs in the National Football League.  He gained 1,000 yards on the ground seven times while catching fifty passes five times.  Watters was the player that teams went to when they wanted to move the chains.  With that said, he was far from a darling of the press and it has been speculated that this could be a factor that could keep him out of the Hall of Fame.

He did post sufficient career numbers but failed to have that one season where he was the most dominant Running Back in the NFL.  If he had, it would have been near impossible for Ricky Watters to be snubbed.

Should Ricky Watters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 5.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2007
  • Position: Running Back
  • Games Played: 144
  • Notable Statistics: 2,622 Rushing Attempts
    10,643 Rushing Yards
    78 Rushing Touchdowns
    467 Receptions
    4,248 Receiving Yards
    13 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Pass Completion
    2 Pass Attempts
    1 Passing Yard
    1 Touchdown Pass
    122 Approximate Value

    11 Playoff Games
    175 Rushing Attempts
    666 Rushing Yards
    8 Rushing Touchdowns
    41 Receptions
    481 Receiving Yards
    4 Receiving Touchdowns
  • Played For: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Notre Dame
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 45th Overall in 1991
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIX)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1994, 1995 & 1996)
    Pro Bowl Selections (5) (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 & 1996)
    Most Rushing Attempts (1) (1996)
    Most Yards From Scrimmage (1) (1996)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1994)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (5) (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (5) (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (5) (1992, 1993, 1995, 1996 & 1998)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Attempt (3) (1992, 1993 & 2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (4) (1992, 1993, 1995 & 1996)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (4) (1992, 1993, 1994 & 1996)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards from Scrimmage (8) (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1996)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 21.   Rushing Attempts: 21
    22.   Rushing Touchdowns: 78
    24.   Rushing Yards: 10,643
    27.   Yards from Scrimmage: 14,891
    28.   Rushing Yards per Game: 73.9
    31.   Touchdowns: 91
    41.   All-Purpose Yards: 14,891

Should Ricky Watters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.7%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 5.1%
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