LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays running back for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL.

Early years

By his third birthday, Tomlinson, like his father, was an avid follower of the Dallas Cowboys. He got his first taste of football playing Pop Warner Football as a youngster. At University High School in Waco, Texas, he starred at linebacker as a sophomore and at fullback as a junior. However, he did not get to play tailback until his senior year. As a fullback, he rushed for 2,554 yards and 39 touchdowns. Because of Tomlinson's small size (195 pounds) and lack of experience, few college football recruiters showed interest in him. He chose to attend Texas Christian University because the school was near his hometown and because the football team's head coach, Pat Sullivan, treated Tomlinson with great deference.

Related Topics:
Dallas Cowboys - Pop Warner Football - Waco, Texas - Linebacker - Tailback - Texas Christian University - Pat Sullivan

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