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"Sylvester Croom back on field at Senior Bowl, 40 years after playing in game"

« on: January 22, 2015, 03:18:03 PM »

Sylvester Croom back on field at Senior Bowl, 40 years after playing in game

By Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com
Published January 22, 2015, 03:09:36 PM

Former Alabama star played in 1975 game

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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2015, 04:23:20 PM »

The University of Alabama owes a huge debt of gratitude to Sylvester Croom and his father for the contributions they both made to race relations during a very difficult time. I have huge respect for this man.


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But it was an undersized, little-known running back from Jackson State who most captured Croom's attention. Before a 13-year career with the Chicago Bears that saw him retire as the NFL's all-time leading rusher, Walter Payton rushed for a game-high 73 yards for the South team in the 1975 Senior Bowl.

"I remember looking over at Walter during the game," Croom said. "And after being at practice with him all week, I was just an honor to be in the huddle with a guy like that. He was a special person and of course a great player."