Greg Pruitt dominated the gridiron with his explosive speed, dazzling college football fans at Oklahoma before carving out a spectacular championship career in the NFL.
Football Bio
August 18, 1951 – Greg Pruitt, a running back from Oklahoma, was born.
Pruitt entered the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the induction class in 1999. [FootballFoundation.org]
Pruitt played in the NFL for 11 seasons, most notably with the Cleveland Browns, but he also spent some time with the LA Raiders.
He was selected to five Pro Bowls during his career, and in Cleveland, he made quite the one-two punch with another Pruitt in the backfield, Mike (no relation).
Greg Pruitt leaves behind a remarkable legacy as one of football’s most dynamic playmakers. From thrilling fans as a unanimous All-American to capturing a Super Bowl ring, he firmly cemented his status as an all-time great.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1999.
- Super Bowl Champion: Won Super Bowl XVIII with the Los Angeles Raiders.
- 5× Pro Bowl Selection: 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1983.
- 2× Unanimous First-Team All-American: 1971, 1972.
- Big Eight Player of the Year: 1971.
- NFL Rushing Milestone: Exceeded 1,000 rushing yards in three consecutive seasons for the Browns (1975–1977).
- Cleveland Browns Legends: Inducted in the inaugural class of 2001.
