Trivia

Runner-up for the 1971 Heisman Trophy Award, losing to Pat Sullivan, a quarterback from Auburn.

1971 Heisman Trophy finalist

In his three seasons as Cornell's tailback (1969-71) he set an NCAA season record of 1881 yards and a season per-game average of 209.0. His career average of 174.6 is also an NCAA record.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.

Prior to acting he played in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings (four seasons), New York Jets (one season) and the Seattle Seahawks (one season).

All-time Ivy Leading Rusher, New Milford High School, Class of 1968, and Cornell University, Class of 1972.

Compiled a stellar college career at Cornell, where he rushed for an NCAA record 1,881 yards in 1971, was a three-time All-American and became the first player in college football history to gain over 4000 yards in a career (4,715), as well as setting 16 other NCAA records.

Former football player turned actor

Has one son Eddie.

He auditioned for the role of Tony Soprano in the HBO TV show "The Sopranos".