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Larry Csonka

PositionFullback
Number39
Birth DateDecember 25, 1946(age 64)
Birth PlaceStow, Ohio
Heightft6
Heightin3
Weight237
Debutyear1968
DebutteamMiami Dolphins
Finalyear1979
FinalteamMiami Dolphins
Draftyear1968
Draftround1
Draftpick8
CollegeSyracuse
Teams * Miami Dolphins (19681974) * Memphis Southmen (WFL) (1975) * New York Giants (19761978) * Miami Dolphins (1979)
Stat1labelRushing Yards
Stat1value8,081
Stat2labelAverage
Stat2value4.3
Stat3labelTouchdowns
Stat3value64
NflCSO415291
Highlights * 5× Pro Bowl selection (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974) * 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII) * Super Bowl VIII MVP * 1979 NFL Comeback Player of the Year * Miami Dolphins #39 retired
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Larry Richard Csonka (born December 25, 1946) is a former collegiate and professional American football fullback.

One of six children, Csonka was born in Stow, Ohio. He was raised on a farm by his Hungarian family in Stow. He weighed almost ten pounds at birth, 150 pounds at the age of 12, 220 pounds at the age of 16. He began his football career at Stow High School as the starting tailback on the 1963 Stow Bulldogs squad that won the Metropolitan League of the Akron, Ohio, area championship under coach Dick Fortner. He played for Stow from 1960 � 1963.

Csonka became a running back by accident. Because of his size, he played defensive end on the varsity team as a sophomore. In the last game that year, he was sent in as a substitute on the kickoff return team. The ball just happened to go to him and he took off running with it. Wrote Csonka,

:I ran over two tacklers before I realized what I was doing. I didn't score or save the game, but I got a tremendous feeling carrying the ball. I was thrashing around, trying to run six ways at once. I loved it. I knew then that I wanted to run with the ball.

Even so, the next year Csonka had a tough time before the start of the season convincing his teammates and coaches that he could play running back. They said he was too big and too slow. But he did well in the first game of the season, and from then on no one doubted him.

Larry Csonka Video

Larry Csonka power football championship clips from Miami Dolphins championship run
5.72 min. | 4.91 user rating
First and foremost, I do not own any of the clips or music in this video, no copyright intended. Just want to honor the player and the game of football with a good video. In the 2010 NFL Draft with the 51st Pick the Minnesota Vikings selected Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford. In the footstep of bruiser power backs Gerhart gave it his all for Stanford and was one of the best players in college football the past few years. Many believe he should've won the Heisman and in fact is was one of the closest Heisman voting in history. Welcome to Minnesota Toby! We're a team that loves to run the football and you sure fit our style of running. Lets restore the Black and Blue Division and win a Super Bowl the old fashioned way. SKOL VIKES! The runningbacks at the beginning of this video are in this order... 1. Larry Csonka 2. John Riggins 3. Mike Alstott 4. Jerome Bettis 5. The Greatest and the man to introduce to the NFL what a power back was all about Earl Campbell. 6. Adrian Peterson The songs used in this video are; Bring the Pain by Brand X Music and Lets get it started by Black Eyed Peas. Hope you enjoyed, my editing isn't the best nor is the program I use but I think I did a decent job.
5.52 min. | 5.0 user rating
While fishing on the Little Susitna River in Alaska, Smokee Jo Barkoskie hooks up a fresh King Salmon. His buddy, Larry Csonka, NFL Hall of Famer and host of "NAPA's North to Alaska" on Versus Channel, is surprised as the big fish jumps into the boat seconds after being caught. With a lip full of sharp hooks, the thrashing fish sticks one hook into the leg of guide Greg Acord. Larry, with reflexes honed by years as a professional athlete, immediately identifies the danger and grabbing the fish bonker, neutralizes the threat, thus avoiding further injury and pre-tenderizing the fish for that evening's meal.
1.63 min. | 4.26 user rating
Alaska Custom Cruises Aboard the 95' Luxury M/Y CALEDONIA. Fishing and whale watching in comfort and safety. Truly the finest in Alaska Charters. Thanks to Larry Csonka & Roland Martin for the footage.
7.55 min. | 3.87 user rating
It's Larry Csonka! And he's whoring himself out for shitty beer!
0.50 min. | 5.0 user rating
A Rare Short Home Video Trailer For Snake Eater Starring Josie Bell, Robert Scott, Ronnie Hawkins, Cheryl Jeans, Larry Csonka, Ben DiGregorio, And Mowava Pryor. Directed By George Erschbamer.
0.62 min. | 5.0 user rating
Eagles Herman Edwards returns a fumble for an improbable game winning TD, after Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik and running back Larry Csonka fumble the exchange on an attempt to run out the clock. From NFL Films' America's Game - The Super Bowl Champions: 1986 New York Giants
0.77 min. | 5.0 user rating
Larry Csonka's North to Alaska filmed four episodes at Saltery Lodge in Alaska during the 2009 season. This is a montage of footage from those four shows, used by permission. See www.salterylodge.com for more information.
4.73 min. | 4.2 user rating
Larry Csonka on the NFL Legends( wearing the dolphins jersey) and gets a touchdown with a beast interception, this is part 2 of part one( the barry sanders one)
0.83 min. | 4.0 user rating
My favorite MST3K eps broken down into only the best riffs. This is Pt 1 of The Final Sacrifice. Here we find out that our limp-wristed hero Troy has a deceased father who bears a striking resemblance to Miami Dolphins running back Larry Csonka. For more, visit tsmooth31.proboards79.com.
4.23 min. | 4.81 user rating

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411mania.com---Larry Csonka-: I was really disappointed that Nam Phan didn't make the finals, as I really like the guy, but am glad to see him make the show and more to ... - Date : Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:21:55 GMT+00:00
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Charlotte Observer---...- There's a new folk hero in Cleveland - an aw-shucks running back from Arkansas who runs with the same sort of bruising throwback style as -Larry Csonka-. ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:54:49 GMT+00:00
Giants-Eagles: Will We See A Miracle at the Linc? - The Big Lead Tweet this news
The Big Lead---...- the Giants' offensive coordinator, Bob Gibson, inexplicably called for a running play with a handoff from Joe Pisarcik to fullback -Larry Csonka-, ... - Date : Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:53:14 GMT+00:00
Former CFL coach Dave Skrien dies - CBC.ca Tweet this news
CBC.ca--That team included former NFL stars -Larry Csonka- and Jim Kiick. When the World Football League folded, Skrien returned to Minnesota to coach Golden Valley ... - Date : Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:07:22 GMT+00:00
Syracuse, Penn State renew football rivalry - The Hour (blog) Tweet this news
The Hour (blog)--During, who lived in upstate New York before coming to Westport, landed at Syracuse, where he shared the backfield with one -Larry Csonka-. ... - Date : Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:40:41 GMT+00:00
Enduring passion for the game carries Dick MacPherson to College Football Hall ... - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com Tweet this news
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com--There has been Jim Brown and Ernie Davis, Ben Schwartzwalder and Floyd Little, Vic Hanson and -Larry Csonka-, and 10 other Orange products who've been ... - Date : Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:58:50 GMT+00:00
Top South Florida pro athlete in history? Marino, still - Sun-Sentinel (blog) Tweet this news
Sun-Sentinel (blog)--And while I expected that some would get on me for neglecting those (like -Larry Csonka-) who played in the 1970s, or for failing to acknowledge the ... - Date : Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:38:39 GMT+00:00

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Jake Scott
NFL Super Bowl MVPs
Super Bowl VIII, 1974
Succeeded by
Franco Harris
Preceded by
John Riggins
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award
1979
Succeeded by
Jim Plunkett
Preceded by
Todd Christensen
American Gladiators co-host with Mike Adamle
1990-1993
Succeeded by
Lisa Malosky

Syracuse Orange football

All Time Record674-471 (.587)
Key PersonnelHead Coach: Doug Marrone * Offensive Coordinator: Doug Marrone * Defensive Coordinator: Scott Shafer
Playing FieldsArchbold Stadium * Carrier Dome
RivalriesWest Virginia * Penn State
Head CoachesMunn * Schwartzwalder * Maloney * MacPherson * Pasqualoni * Robinson * Marrone
All-Time leadersRushing yards Joe Morris * Passing yards Marvin Graves * Receiving yards Marvin Harrison * Sacks Tim Green * Interceptions Markus Paul
Retired Numbers#44 Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, and Rob Konrad
Important Figures (1889-2008)
Vic Hanson * Ben Schwartzwalder * Jim Brown * John Mackey * Floyd Little * Larry Csonka * Tom Coughlin * Joe Ehrmann * Joe Morris * Art Monk * Dick MacPherson * Tim Green * Don McPherson * Daryl Johnston * Paul Pasqualoni * George DeLeone * Marvin Graves * Donovan McNabb * Marvin Harrison * Dwight Freeney * Ernie Davis
National Championships (1)1959
Lambert Trophy Champions (1936-)
1952 * 1956 * 1959 * 1966 * 1987 * 1992
Big East Football Champions (1993-)
1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 2004

Miami Dolphins first-round draft picks

J. Grabowski * R. Norton * B. Griese * L. Csonka * Crusan * B. Stanfill * M. Kadish * D. Reese * D. Carlton * L. Gordon * K. Bokamper * A. Duhe * J. Giesler * D. McNeal * D. Overstreet * R. Foster * D. Marino * J. Shipp * L. Hampton * J. Bosa * Kumerow * S. Smith * L. Oliver * R. Webb * R. Hill * T. Vincent * M. Coleman * O. McDuffie * T. Bowens * B. Milner * D. Gardener * Y. Green * J. Avery * J. Fletcher * V. Carey * R. Brown * J. Allen * T. Ginn, Jr. * J. Long * V. Davis * J. Odrick

Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VII Champions

1 Garo Yepremian * 7 Billy Lothridge * 11 Jim Del Gaizo * 12 Bob Griese * 13 Jake Scott (MVP) * 15 Earl Morrall * 20 Larry Seiple * 21 Jim Kiick * 22 Mercury Morris * 23 Charles Leigh * 25 Tim Foley * 26 Lloyd Mumphord * 28 Ed Jenkins * 32 Hubert Ginn * 39 Larry Csonka * 40 Dick Anderson * 42 Paul Warfield * 45 Curtis Johnson * 49 Charlie Babb * 51 Larry Ball * 53 Bob Matheson * 54 Howard Kindig * 56 Jesse Powell * 57 Mike Kolen * 59 Doug Swift * 60 Al Jenkins * 62 Jim Langer * 65 Maulty Moore * 66 Larry Little * 67 Bob Kuechenberg * 68 Mike Kadish * 72 Bob Heinz * 73 Norm Evans * 75 Manny Fernandez * 77 Doug Crusan * 78 Jim Dunaway * 79 Wayne Moore * 80 Marv Fleming * 81 Howard Twilley * 82 Otto Stowe * 83 Vern Den Herder * 84 Bill Stanfill * 85 Nick Buoniconti * 86 Marlin Briscoe * 88 Jim Mandich * 89 Karl Noonan

Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VIII Champions

1 Garo Yepremian * 10 Don Strock * 12 Bob Griese * 13 Jake Scott * 15 Earl Morrall * 20 Larry Seiple * 21 Jim Kiick * 22 Mercury Morris * 23 Charles Leigh * 25 Tim Foley * 26 Lloyd Mumphord * 29 Tom Smith * 34 Ron Sellers * 36 Don Nottingham * 39 Larry Csonka (MVP) * 40 Dick Anderson * 42 Paul Warfield * 45 Curtis Johnson * 48 Henry Stuckey * 49 Charles Babb * 51 Larry Ball * 53 Bob Matheson * 55 Irv Goode * 57 Mike Kolen * 58 Bruce Bannon * 59 Doug Swift * 62 Jim Langer * 64 Ed Newman * 65 Maulty Moore * 66 Larry Little * 67 Bob Kuechenberg * 70 Larry Woods * 72 Bob Heinz * 73 Norm Evans * 75 Manny Fernandez * 76 Willie Young * 77 Doug Crusan * 79 Wayne Moore * 80 Marv Fleming * 81 Howard Twilley * 82 Bo Rather * 83 Vern Den Herder * 84 Bill Stanfill * 85 Nick Buoniconti * 86 Marlin Briscoe * 88 Jim Mandich * 89 Charley Wade

Miami Dolphins Honor Roll inductees

1972 Undefeated Team * Dick Anderson * Nick Buoniconti * Bob Baumhower * Doug Betters * Mark Clayton * Larry Csonka * Mark Duper * Bob Griese * Bob Kuechenberg * Jim Langer * Larry Little * Dan Marino * Nat Moore * Joe Robbie * Don Shula * Dwight Stephenson * Paul Warfield * Richmond Webb

Miami Dolphins Retired Numbers

12: Bob Griese * 13: Dan Marino * 39: Larry Csonka

NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award

1972: Morrall * 1973: Gabriel * 1974: Namath * 1975: Hampton * 1976: Landry * 1977: Morton * 1978: Riggins * 1979: Csonka * 1980: Plunkett * 1981: Anderson * 1982: Alzado * 1983: B. Johnson * 1984: Stallworth * 1985: No Selection * 1986: Montana & Kramer * 1987: White * 1988: Bell * 1989: Anderson * 1990: Word * 1991: McMahon * 1992: Cunningham * 1993: Allen * 1994: Marino * 1995: Harbaugh & Hearst * 1996: Bettis * 1997: Brooks * 1998: Flutie * 1999: Young * 2000: J. Johnson * 2001: Hearst * 2002: Maddox * 2003: Kitna * 2004: McGahee * 2005: Smith * 2006: Pennington * 2007: Moss * 2008: Pennington * 2009: Brady

Super Bowl MVP Award

I: Starr * II: Starr * III: Namath * IV: Dawson * V: Howley * VI: Staubach * VII: Scott * VIII: Csonka * IX: Harris * X: Swann * XI: Biletnikoff * XII : Martin & White * XIII: Bradshaw * XIV: Bradshaw * XV: Plunkett * XVI: Montana * XVII: Riggins * XVIII: Allen * XIX: Montana * XX: Dent * XXI: Simms * XXII: Williams * XXIII: Rice * XXIV: Montana * XXV: Anderson * XXVI: Rypien * XXVII: Aikman * XXVIII: Smith * XXIX: Young * XXX: Brown * XXXI: Howard * XXXII: Davis * XXXIII: Elway * XXXIV: Warner * XXXV: Lewis * XXXVI: Brady * XXXVII: Jackson * XXXVIII: Brady * XXXIX: Branch * XL: Ward * XLI: P. Manning * XLII: E. Manning * XLIII: Holmes * XLIV: Brees

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987

Larry Csonka * Len Dawson * Joe Greene * John Henry Johnson * Jim Langer * Don Maynard * Gene Upshaw

Miami Dolphins Hall of Famers

1983: Paul Warfield * 1987: Larry Csonka * 1987: Jim Langer * 1990: Bob Griese * 1993: Larry Little * 1997: Don Shula * 1998: Dwight Stephenson * 2001: Nick Buoniconti * 2005: Dan Marino

Florida Sports Hall of Fame

A - C
Ruth Alexander - Michelle Akers - Bobby Allison - Ottis Anderson - Don Aronow - Paul Azinger - Walter Lanier Barber - Rick Barry - Deane Beman - Patty Berg - Fred Biletnikoff - Otis Birdsong - Otis Boggs - Tommy Bolt - Wade Boggs - Bobby Bowden - Julius Barrows - Nick Bollettieri - Scot Brantley - Pat Bradley - Jerome Brown - Bill Buchalter - Lew Burdette - Nick Buoniconti - Norm Carlson - Steve Carlton - Harold Carmichael - JoAnne Carner - Jimmy Carnes - Don Carter - Gary Carter - Rick Casares - Charles Casey - Tracy Caulkins - Wes Chandler - Chandra Cheeseborough - Dean Chenoweth - Torchy Clark - Jerry Collins - Michael Collins - Cris Collinsworth - Pete Cooper - Leland "Lee" Corso - Jim Courier - Dave Cowens - Gene Cox - Larry Csonka - Hugh Culverhouse - Fran Curci
D - I
Darryl Dawkins - Andre Dawson - Jim Dooley - Herb Dudley - Angelo Dundee - James Everett - Chris Evert - J. Rex Farrior - Forrest K. "Fergie" Ferguson - Joe Fields - Don Fleming - Raymond Floyd - Ed Flynn - Bill France, Sr. - Betty Skelton Erde - Ron Fraser - Shirley Fry - Rowdy Gaines - Jake Gaither - Willie Galimore - Don Garlits - Steve Garvey - Ben Geraghty - Althea Gibson - Artis Gilmore - Laffayette G. Golden - Mary Ann Gonzalez - Ray Graves - Curt Gowdy - Bob Griese - Peter Gregg - Andy Gustafson - Nicole Haislett - Jack Harding - Doris Hart - Bill Hartack - "Bullet" Bob Hayes - Hurley Haywood - Ted Hendricks - Nash Higgins - Hulk Hogan - Nancy Hogshead - Dick Howser - Marcelino Huerta - H. Wayne Huizenga - Fred Hutchinson - Michael Irvin
J - Q
Julian E. Jackson - Davey Johnson - Jimmy Johnson - Deacon Jones - Jim Kelly - Bernie Kosar - Nick Kotys - Al Lang - Floyd E. Lay - Bernie Little - Larry Little - Pop Lloyd - Al Lopez - Dan Marino - Mike Martin - Tino Martinez - Bob Masterson - Walter Mayberry - Dick Mayer - Tim McDowell - Jack McEwen - Bill McGrotha - Hal McRae - George Mira - Hubert Mizell - Nat Moore - Perry Moss - Gardnar Mulloy - Bob Murphy - Jack Nelson - Jack Nicklaus - Greg Norman - Tom Nugent - Stephen C. O'Connell - George R. Olsen - Charlie Owens - Dick Pace - Arnold Palmer - John Pennel - Newton Perry - Bill Peterson - Lou Piniella - Dick Pope, Jr. - Dick Pope, Sr. - Edwin Pope - Boog Powell - Paul Quinn
R - Z
Tim Raines - Jim Rathmann - Bobby Riggs - Ken Riley - Joe Robbie - Glenn Robert - Robin Roberts - Chi Chi Rodriguez - Al Rosen - Pete Sampras - Deion Sanders - Doug Sanders - Gene Sarazen - Herb Score - Howard Schnellenberger - Pancho Segura - Monica Seles - Earnie Seiler - Ron Sellers - Lee Roy Selmon - Rip Sewell - Frank Shorter - Don Shula - Hal Smeltzy - Emmitt Smith - Freddie Solomon - Steve Spurrier - George Steinbrenner - Payne Stewart - Lyn St. James - Roger Strickland - Pat Summerall - Don Sutton - Charlie Tate - Zack Taylor- Vinny Testaverde - James Van Fleet - Dale Van Sickel - Don Vellwe - Dick Vitale - Don Wallen - Paul Warner - Paul Warfield - Danny Wuerffel - Glenn Wilkes - Ted Williams - Early Wynn - Garo Yepremian - Jack Youngblood.



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