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Earl Campbell was born on 29 March, 1955 in Tyler, Texas, U.S., is an American football player (born 1955). Discover Earl Campbell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 29 March, 1955
Birthday 29 March
Birthplace Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Earl Campbell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Earl Campbell height is 5′ 11″ .

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Who Is Earl Campbell's Wife?

His wife is Reuna Smith (m. 1980)

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Earl Campbell Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Earl Campbell worth at the age of 68 years old? Earl Campbell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Earl Campbell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1955

Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints.

Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one of the best power running backs in NFL history.

Campbell played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the Heisman Trophy and earned unanimous All-American honors in his senior season, as well as numerous other accolades.

Campbell, on March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas, leading to the nickname, "the Tyler Rose" later in his career.

He was the sixth of 11 siblings.

Bert Campbell died when Earl was 11 years old.

Campbell began playing football in fifth grade as a kicker, but moved to linebacker in sixth grade after watching Dick Butkus, whom he modeled his playing style after.

Ann Campbell attempted to persuade Earl not to play football in high school.

"I dis-encouraged Earl," she said.

"But he always loved football."

1970

Campbell became the centerpiece of Houston's offense during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

1973

In 1973, Campbell led the Corky Nelson–coached John Tyler High School to the Texas 4A State Championship (4A then was the largest classification in the state).

That season, Campbell was named Mr. Football USA as he was adjudged the national high school player of the year.

While heavily recruited, Campbell narrowed his choices to Houston, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Baylor.

After in-home visits from Barry Switzer from Oklahoma and Darrell Royal from Texas, Campbell ultimately chose Texas.

1974

Campbell attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college football for the Texas Longhorns from 1974 to 1977.

As a freshman in 1974, Campbell played in all 11 games and had 162 carries for 928 yards and six touchdowns on 162 attempts.

1975

In 1975, Campbell was a first-team All-America selection at fullback by the American Football Coaches Association after leading the Southwest Conference with 1,118 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and 78 points scored.

Leg injuries kept Campbell out of four games during his junior season, and he rushed for 653 yards and three touchdowns in seven games as Texas finished with a 5–5–1 record.

1977

Campbell led the nation in rushing as a senior in 1977, with 1,744 yards and 19 touchdowns.

In the third game of the season, against the Rice Owls, Campbell scored four touchdowns during a 72–15 blowout in which Texas kicker Russell Erxleben set an NCAA record with a 67-yard field goal.

In his final regular-season game, Campbell rushed for a career-high 222 yards in a 57–28 victory over rival Texas A&M, and the Longhorns finished the regular season undefeated.

After clinching the Southwest Conference championship, the top-ranked Longhorns then faced No. 5 Notre Dame, led by quarterback Joe Montana, in the Cotton Bowl Classic.

Campbell carried 29 times for 116 yards in the game, but Notre Dame was victorious, 38–10, and claimed the national championship.

Texas was ranked fourth in the final AP Poll.

Campbell was awarded the Heisman Memorial Trophy as the most outstanding college player after the season, becoming the University of Texas' first winner of the award.

He also became the first recipient of the Davey O'Brien Memorial Trophy which was awarded to the outstanding player in the Southwest Conference.

The Sporting News and United Press International each named Campbell the college football player of the year.

He was a unanimous All-American, being named to the first team by every major selector.

Campbell finished his college career with 4,443 rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns in 40 games through four seasons.

1978

Campbell was selected first overall by the Oilers in the 1978 NFL draft, and had an immediate impact in the league, earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors.

Campbell was also named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in each of his first three seasons, during which he averaged nearly 1,700 rushing yards per season.

1979

Campbell won the AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award in 1979 after leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns.

With head coach Bum Phillips, Campbell's emergence in Houston coincided with the Luv Ya Blue era, a period of sustained success in which the Oilers made three straight playoff appearances.

1984

He was traded to the Saints six games into the 1984 season, where he spent his final season and a half before retiring.

1989

Switzer, who unsuccessfully recruited Campbell, said in his 1989 book that Campbell was the only player he ever saw who could have gone straight from high school to the NFL and immediately become a star.

1990

Campbell was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame (1990) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991).

2019

In 2019, he was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Campbell's jersey number is retired by the University of Texas and the Tennessee Titans.

Earl Christian Campbell was born to Ann and Bert "B.C."