Chuck Foreman was called the “Spin Doctor”, but it was not due to his ability to spin his words. It was because he could effortlessly spin his body around would-be tacklers, making it look like ballet.
When people think of the Minnesota Vikings of the 1970s, they recall the Purple People Eaters and Fran Tarkenton's scrambling. They should also remember the offensive exploits of Chuck Foreman, who twice led the National Football League in Touchdowns. He may have been a Running Back, but he was often used for his receiving skills and was the league leader in that category in 1975. Watching Foreman run with the ball was like watching a rhinoceros. While he could spin away from defenders, he often tried to overpower them, though that style also led to multiple fumbles (52 in 109 Games)
The career numbers of Chuck Foreman may not seem like a lot now (9,106 YFS/76 TD), but they were quite good for the era he played in. He did make the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor, but reaching the NFL version of that accolade may continue to prove difficult.
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