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Johnny Bailey Legendary Texas A I Running Back and Return Specialist

It's important to differentiate between two people with very similar names. The search results provided information regarding the British actor, Jonathan Bailey. However, the query was for the American Football Player Johnny Bailey. Here is the information about the football player Johnny Bailey.

Johnny Bailey, born on March 17, 1967, in Houston, Texas, left an extraordinary mark on college football, particularly during his time at Texas A&I University (now Texas A&M-Kingsville).

-College Career

Bailey's college career from 1986 to 1989 was nothing short of legendary. He established himself as one of the greatest Division II running backs in history. His achievements include:

-Four-time first-team All-America honors.

-A string of incredible rushing performances, including numerous 200-yard games and 11 straight 100-yard games to start his collegiate carrier.

-Three consecutive Division II national rushing titles (1986, 1987, and 1988).

-Leading college football in all-purpose yardage with 7,803 yards.

-Ranking third in all-time intercollegiate scoring with 428 points.

-Road to the Pro Game

Despite his prolific college career, Bailey faced challenges transitioning to the NFL. He played professional football in the NFL.

-Football Legacy

Bailey's primary legacy lies in his dominant college career. He redefined the standards for Division II running backs. His inclusion in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000 cemented his place among football's elite.

-Accolades, Awards and Career Stats

-Four-time first-team All-America.

-Three-time Division II national rushing champion.

-College Football Hall of Fame inductee (2000).

-Played in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and St. Louis Rams.

-Led the NFL in punt returns twice.
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