After a buddy and I did some research earlier tonight...Last white 1,000 yard rusher was Craig James of New England. In 1985, he rushed for 1227 yards, but did not lead the league. We thought perhaps Riggins, Csonka or Van Eeghan might have been the last white RB to lead the league, but nope. It goes to Dickie Post, who led the AFL in 1969 with 873 yards, and played for the Chargers.
usain bolt
Craig James (1986, NE), Peyton Hillis (2010, Cleveland), L. Wakeford
Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar who rushed for 1116 yards in 1996.
Ron Johnson with 1,027 yards in 1970.
Former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith never rushed for 1000 yards in a season. In his best season, 2008 his rookie year, Smith ran for 976 yards.
Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos had the most rushing yards in 1998. He had 2008 yards and was the fourth running back in NFL history to rush for over 2000 yards.
Steelers running back Willie Parker rushed for 53 yards on 19 carries.
Peyton Hillis started at running back for the Denver Broncos a couple games last year and led the team in rushing yards that year.
The Caucasian with the most rushing yards is John Riggins with 11,352 yards 16th on the all time list. He played from 1971-1985 with the New York Jets and Washington Redskins.
terrell davis of the broncos with 2,008 yards
Darle johnston
Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!