born 1954
Tony Dorsett is a former American football running back, born on April 7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his outstanding career in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played from 1977 to 1987 and was a key player in the team's Super Bowl XII victory. Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and is recognized for his speed and elusiveness on the field.