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Earl Campbell

Birth name
Earl Christian Campbell
Birthplace
Tyler, Smith, Texas, U.S.
Date of birth
March 29, 1955
Date of death
Ethnicity
African-American
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Birth Name: Earl Christian Campbell

Place of Birth: Tyler, Smith, Texas, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 29, 1955

Ethnicity: African-American

Earl Campbell is an American professional football player. A running back, he played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He is highly regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1991. He is nicknamed “the Tyler Rose.”

Earl is the son of Ann Collins and C. Bert Campbell. He is married to Reuna Smith, with whom he has two children, including Tyler, who played college football. Earl founded Earl Campbell Meat Products, Inc.

Source: https://www.statesman.com