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  • OregonHorn
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    Earl giving me his autograph at the practice field during his second year in the league.

  • Cairn Horn88
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    Saw this posted on secrant....props to them....at least this one time: For all you youngins out there that never saw this guy play, you really missed something. I'd put him down as the greatest

  • williemackgarza
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    Me and my son were flying outta abia in July headed to montana for a boys only fishin and yellowstone park trip. Ran into Earl. I said hook em as he passed. I didnt wanna bug him although hes my hero

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My all time favorite running back. He should have had a couple rings but for Having a coach like Bum.

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4 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I used to get all of my suits a Harold’s back when I was in public accounting.  Used to Earl in there sometimes.

I have no idea how to Earl but I have to imagine it looks something like this. 

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Ha Cube dropped an Earl Campbell shout out in his mixtape
 

 

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On 10/1/2022 at 2:14 AM, Burt said:

I have no idea how to Earl but I have to imagine it looks something like this. 

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That will NEVER get old.

1 hour ago, LTtxfan said:

 

If Earl played today, he NCAA would probably modify the targeting rule so that it could be called on ball-carriers.

Just lifts his entire body up with his off hand and carries him 5 yards. Geez...

Coming in high on Earl under steam is a tough way to do business. Not a physics major clearly.

19 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

First time I saw this clip, I thought it had to be a photoshopped .gif.  It was not.  The man had unreal power.

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23 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

 

Look at that arthritis in that right hand and wrist.....

He paid a price for being great

54 minutes ago, Hpara759 said:

Look at that arthritis in that right hand and wrist.....

He paid a price for being great

God Bless that man...

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On 10/1/2022 at 2:14 AM, Burt said:

I have no idea how to Earl but I have to imagine it looks something like this. 

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Hello wall….how’d things go for you today?

3 hours ago, Updawg said:

He is who made me a sports fan.

He was my role model as a football player and a human. I will carry my love of Earl Campbell to the grave. Like many in his generation, my son is not a football fan, but I showed him Earl's highlights and his mind was blown. 

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7 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Love the old pictures  🤘

 

Was lucky enough to have a convo with Earl.  Said he still gets aggies come up to him.  Tells them he loves tamu- ran for 200++ yards and 4 touchdowns.  Solidified the Heisman for him.

  

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So, you think you had it rough growing up?

“Traces of Texas reader Wylie Gober was nice enough to send in this circa 1975 photo of Earl Campbell at home in Tyler, Texas.  The house was on a 14-acre plot of land from which the Campbells eeked out a living growing roses, raising their own  hogs etc...  Said Earl's mother, Ann Campbell:

"I've been on this corner for 32 years, and all my life I never had to file an income tax return, never had no money in a bank. What little we made on the roses we spent right here. We had to take a lot of our clothes from the Salvation Army, stuff we could get for 25¢ or so. My kids were never crazy, though. They never refused to wear other people's old clothes. We grew all the food we needed. In the spring I'd slaughter a calf or a hog and we'd have our beef and pork for the year."

About this house, Earl said in 1977, "It's not much to somebody coming in, but to me, it’s the world. We don’t have much, but we’re happy with what we’ve got. I’m happy and I’m loved. That’s all I want. Without love, you’re nobody.”

Earl, who was one of eleven children,  made his mother famous in the speech in which he accepted the Heisman trophy. Said Earl, "You know, when I was a kid and I’d get in trouble, I’d always want to say, ‘Hey, Momma, I’m in trouble.’ So, hey, Momma, I’m in trouble!” The entire room burst into laughter.

Ann Campbell passed away in 2009. She was 85 years old.”

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On 1/11/2023 at 9:41 PM, Updawg said:

He is who made me a sports fan.

The first athlete i ever loved.  he made me love pro football.  He made me want to go to UT.

I don't hold it against him.

My favorite  football player in history.  Will always love Earl.

On 10/21/2022 at 5:10 PM, Deej said:

Just lifts his entire body up with his off hand and carries him 5 yards. Geez...

that guy in that clip I believe is Michael Downs

2 minutes ago, dcar00 said:

that guy in that clip I believe is Michael Downs

It still doesn't even look real. Like something you'd see in a Marvel movie. 

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Me and my son were flying outta abia in July headed to montana for a boys only fishin and yellowstone park trip. Ran into Earl. I said hook em as he passed. I didnt wanna bug him although hes my hero and reason I fell in love with the horns when I was little.
He was so freaking cool and approachable. He slowed and I asked my boy if he knew who this was and he said Earl Campbell? Campbell stopped and asked well who is this youngster? My boy told him his name and Earl asked my boy if he could take a picture with him. So cool and gracious. Asked my boy where we were headed and earl told him, man I wish I was going to montana, Im jealous. All with a huge smile.
So cool and my boy was stoked. Wifi on united allowed us to watch earl highlights all the way to montana.
All time fav.
Hook em tyler rose.
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You let your kid wear blackface and then take a picture with Earl Campbell? That's really offensive, dude.

 

Seriously though, that's an awesome moment!

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