Historic Run: Dickerson Tops Simpson’s Mark with 215-Yard Day vs. Houston

Historic Run: Dickerson Tops Simpson’s Mark with 215-Yard Day vs. Houston

December 9
1984 — Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 215 yards in a 27-16 victory over Houston to top O.J. Simpson’s single-season mark of 2,003 yards rushing. Dickerson finishes the year with 2,105 yards.

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