Введение
Уолтер Август Аберкромби (Walter Augustus Abercrombie; 26 сентября 1959) – бывший американский профессиональный футболист, игравший на позиции бегущего защитника в Национальной футбольной лиге (NFL), преимущественно за «Питтсбург Стийлерз». Он играл в студенческий футбол за «Бейлор Беарс». «Стийлерз» выбрали его в первом раунде драфта NFL 1982 года под общим 12-м номером. Аберкромби родился и вырос в Уэйко, штат Техас, и был выдающимся бегущим бэком в старшей школе университета Уэйко, прежде чем поступить в Университет Бейлора. Будучи выдающимся бегущим защитником «Бейлора» в эпоху Гранта Теффа, Аберкромби оставил наследие, не имеющее себе равных среди будущих игроков «Медведей». Он дважды был включен в символическую сборную Юго-Западной конференции и является лучшим бегущим в истории университета. Аберкромби привел «Бейлор» к 26 победам и 15 поражениям в период с 1978 по 1981 год. В своей первой игре за студенческую команду в 1978 году против №12 «Техас A&M» он установил стандарт, набежав 207 ярдов и установив рекорд NCAA по количеству ярдов, набранных в первом матче. Несмотря на участие всего в шести играх, он был признан лучшим новичком Юго-Западной конференции в 1978 году. В течение своей карьеры он привел «Бейлор» к участию в Peach Bowl 1979 года, выиграл титул Юго-Западной конференции в 1980 году и вышел в Cotton Bowl 1981 года. Аберкромби возглавляет список рекордов «Бейлора» по многим наступательным показателям, включая общее количество ярдов, набранных выносом (3665), количество попыток выноса (732), количество игр с выносом более чем на 100 ярдов (19) и среднее количество ярдов за игру (94). После выдающейся карьеры в «Бейлоре» Аберкромби был выбран в первом раунде драфта (под общим 12-м номером) «Питтсбург Стийлерз» в 1982 году. Он играл за «Стийлерз» с 1982 по 1987 год, а затем провел последние два сезона в составе «Филадельфия Иглз» с 1988 по 1989 год. В настоящее время Аберкромби является исполнительным директором Ассоциации «B» Бейлора – организации, объединяющей 700 бывших спортсменов университета.
Walter Augustus Abercrombie (born September 26, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Steelers in first round of the 1982 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. Abercrombie was born and raised in Waco, Texas and was a standout running back at Waco University High School before moving down the street to Baylor University. As a standout running back for Baylor during the Grant Teaff era, Abercrombie would leave a legacy unmatched by future Bears. As a two time consensus All Southwest Conference selection and the school's all time leading rusher, Abercrombie would lead Baylor to a 26 15 record on the field during his standout career that stretched from 1978 81. During his first collegiate game in 1978 against No. 12 Texas A&M, Abercrombie set the standard for what was to be expected by rushing for 207 yards, establishing an NCAA record for rushing yards in a first contest. He went on to earn 1978 Southwest Conference freshman of the year honors, despite playing in just six games. During his career, he would lead Baylor to the 1979 Peach Bowl, the 1980 Southwest Conference title and an appearance in the 1981 Cotton Bowl. Abercrombie finished atop the Baylor record books in many offensive categories including yards rushed (3,665), rushing attempts (732), career 100 yard games (19) and yards per game (94). Following a remarkable career at Baylor, Abercrombie was a first round draft pick (12th selection overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982. He played for the Steelers from 1982 87 before spending his final two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988 89. Abercrombie currently serves as the executive director of the Baylor "B" Association, the school's 700 member organization of former letterwinners
Abercrombie and his family still reside in Waco, Texas.
Аберкромби и его семья по-прежнему проживают в Уэйко, штат Техас.
Walter Augustus Abercrombie (born September 26, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Steelers in first round of the 1982 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. Abercrombie was born and raised in Waco, Texas and was a standout running back at Waco University High School before moving down the street to Baylor University. As a standout running back for Baylor during the Grant Teaff era, Abercrombie would leave a legacy unmatched by future Bears. As a two time consensus All Southwest Conference selection and the school's all time leading rusher, Abercrombie would lead Baylor to a 26 15 record on the field during his standout career that stretched from 1978 81. During his first collegiate game in 1978 against No. 12 Texas A&M, Abercrombie set the standard for what was to be expected by rushing for 207 yards, establishing an NCAA record for rushing yards in a first contest. He went on to earn 1978 Southwest Conference freshman of the year honors, despite playing in just six games. During his career, he would lead Baylor to the 1979 Peach Bowl, the 1980 Southwest Conference title and an appearance in the 1981 Cotton Bowl. Abercrombie finished atop the Baylor record books in many offensive categories including yards rushed (3,665), rushing attempts (732), career 100 yard games (19) and yards per game (94). Following a remarkable career at Baylor, Abercrombie was a first round draft pick (12th selection overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982. He played for the Steelers from 1982 87 before spending his final two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988 89. Abercrombie currently serves as the executive director of the Baylor "B" Association, the school's 700 member organization of former letterwinners
Abercrombie and his family still reside in Waco, Texas.
Статистика карьеры в НФЛ
Год Команда Игр Попыток Ярдов Среднее Макс. ТД Приемов Ярдов Среднее Макс. ТД 1982 PIT 6 21 100 4.8 34 2 1 14 14.0 14 0 1983 PIT 15 112 446 4.0 50 4 26 391 15.0 51 3 1984 PIT 14 145 610 4.2 31 1 16 135 8.4 59 0 1985 PIT 16 227 851 3.7 32 7 24 209 8.7 27 2 1986 PIT 16 214 877 4.1 38 6 47 395 8.4 27 2 1987 PIT 12 123 459 3.7 28 2 24 209 8.7 24 2 1988 PHI 5 5 14 2.8 5 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 Карьера 84 847 3357 4.0 50 22 139 1351 9.7 59 7