24 Facts About Chuck Foreman

Chuck Foreman was raised in Frederick, Maryland and was a standout athlete in football, basketball and track at Frederick High School.

Chuck Foreman suffered a knee injury during the 1978 season, after which his skills declined, and he officially retired from professional football in 1980.

In recent years, there have been efforts by fans and former Vikings players for Chuck Foreman to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Chuck Foreman was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland where he attended Frederick High School, competing in basketball, football, and track and field.

Chuck Foreman was limited on offense during his 1970 sophomore campaign due to injuries in the team's defensive backfield, which necessitated that he change his position to cornerback.

Chuck Foreman caught 7 passes for 72 yards that season and was named a first-team All American by the publication Sporting News.

Chuck Foreman transitioned to wide receiver for his senior season, and although his production on the ground dipped to 484 yards on 107 carries, his receiving production increased to 557 yards on 37 receptions.

Chuck Foreman finished his college career having never played in a bowl game.

Chuck Foreman had a noted issue with fumbling during his college career, which he attributed to holding the ball too loosely, resulting in it being knocked out of his hands by his knees while running.

Chuck Foreman was instructed on proper ball-carrying technique by New York Jets coach Weeb Ewbank during the 1973 Senior Bowl, which helped to alleviate the issue in preparation for his professional career.

Chuck Foreman was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 12th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft.

Chuck Foreman learned that he was drafted while sitting in his apartment at the University of Miami and at first felt consternation toward playing in Minnesota due to the cold, recalling a time in which flamethrowers were used to thaw the field of Metropolitan Stadium before a game.

Chuck Foreman insisted on playing running back to prove wrong coach Curci, who had told him that he would never be able to play the position in the NFL.

Chuck Foreman later said that the Dolphins were the best team that the Vikings faced in the Super Bowl that decade.

In 1974, Chuck Foreman was again voted to the Pro Bowl and was selected as a second-team All-Pro by the Pro Football Writers Association, the Newspaper Enterprise Association, and the Associated Press.

Chuck Foreman ran for 777 yards on 199 attempts while adding 586 yards on 53 receptions and led the league in combined rushing and receiving touchdowns with 15.

Chuck Foreman only gained 18 yards on 12 carries and 50 yards on 5 receptions, yet he believes that the Vikings were the better team in the game, and the loss was a result of self-inflicted mistakes.

Later that day, Jim Otis of the St Louis Cardinals surpassed Chuck Foreman's season rushing total by 6 yards.

Chuck Foreman was awarded first-team All-Pro honors and appeared in a third-consecutive Pro Bowl for his 1975 season.

Chuck Foreman amassed 51 touchdowns over a three-year span, and he played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings.

Injuries plagued him throughout the 1978 and 1979 seasons and Chuck Foreman was traded to the New England Patriots, where he spent the 1980 season before retiring.

Chuck Foreman ended his career with 5,950 rushing yards on 1,556 carries, and 53 rushing touchdowns.

Chuck Foreman had 350 receptions, one of 51 receivers to reach that number up to that point.

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