Ickey Woods

Elbert L. "Ickey" Woods (born February 28, 1966 in Fresno, California) is a former American football running back who played his entire NFL career (1988 to 1991) with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at UNLV.

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February 28 - 1966 - Fresno, California - American football - Running back - NFL - 1988 - 1991 - Cincinnati Bengals - College football - UNLV

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He is best remembered for his lumbering "Ickey Shuffle" end zone dance, performed when he scored touchdowns. Woods rushed for 1066 yards in his rookie season as the Bengals made it all the way to the Super Bowl. In 1989, Woods tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in the second game of the season. He missed 13 months. By the time he was returned, his starting role was being filled by James Brooks.

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Touchdown - Super Bowl - Anterior cruciate ligament - James Brooks

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In 1991, Woods injured his right knee in the preseason. He returned at midseason but he ran for just 97 yards on 36 carries. He was out of football by age 26. His career statistics include 332 carries for 1525 yards and 27 touchdowns.

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Following his injury-shortened football career, Woods made appearances as a boxer on the television series Thunderbox.

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Boxer - Television series - Thunderbox

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