MVP of Super Bowl XVIII, when his 191 rushing yards helped propel the Raiders to a 38-9 victory over the Washington Redskins 1981 Heisman Trophy winner at University of Southern California. NFL Running Back with Los Angeles Raiders (1982-92) and Kansas City Chiefs (1993-97). Oakland Raiders All-Time Rushing Leader (8,545 yards). 1985 NFL MVP for having 380 rushing attempts for 1,759 yards (4.6 avg.) and 11 touchdowns and 67 receptions for 555 yards (8.3 avg) and 3 touchdowns. First player in NFL history to rush for 10,000+ yards and catch passes for 5,000 more. 1982 NFL Rookie of the Year for having 160 rushing attempts for 697 yards (4.4 yard avg.) and 11 touchdowns and having 38 receptions for 401 yards (10.6 yard avg.) and 3 touchdowns. His parents picked his name, Marcus, out of the phone book. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame, Class of 2003. Ranks 6th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (3,022). Ranks 9th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (12,243). Ranks 2nd on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (123). Was an usher at O.J. Simpson's 1985 wedding to Nicole Brown Simpson.
