Hall of Fame · Class of 2020
Eric Dickerson
Sealy High School
Inducted: 2020
One of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Eric Dickerson elevated the Sealy Tigers to the 1978 Class 2A state championship. He rushed for 296 yards in the championship game as Sealy defeated Wylie, 42-20. Dickerson rushed for a then Sealy record 2,642 yards and 37 touchdowns in 1978, capturing the nation’s attention as one of the most heavily recruited high school running backs. That same year he was named a Parade magazine All-American. Dickerson ultimately picked SMU where he rushed for more than 4,400 yards and 47 touchdowns for the Mustangs. As an NFL rookie in 1983, he rushed for 1,808 yards and 18 touchdowns for the Los Angeles Rams. He finished his pro career with 13,259 rushing yards and 90 TDs. Dickerson is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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