Marshall Faulk's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Marshall Faulk

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Marshall Faulk. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Marshall Faulk is a former professional American football running back and current head coach for the Southern Jaguars. Known for his versatility as a runner and receiver, Faulk played 12 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the St. Louis Rams, where he was a key component of "The Greatest Show on Turf." He is widely considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

September 14, 1991: Record-Breaking Performance Against University of the Pacific

On September 14, 1991, Marshall Faulk had one of the best performances of his career against the University of the Pacific. He amassed 386 yards and scored seven touchdowns, both records for freshmen at the time.

1991: Heisman Finalist

In 1991, Marshall Faulk was a Heisman finalist, finishing 9th in the voting.

1992: Finished Second in Heisman Trophy Voting

After his 1992 season at SDSU, Marshall Faulk finished second in the Heisman Trophy award voting, losing to Gino Torretta.

1992: Named Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Jr.

In 1992, Marshall Faulk was named Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Jr. by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

1993: Heisman Finalist

In 1993, Marshall Faulk was a Heisman finalist, finishing 4th in the voting.

1997: Barry Sanders' Rushing Record

In 1997, Barry Sanders set a record of 2,358 rushing yards.

1998: Led NFL in Total Yards from Scrimmage

In 1998, Marshall Faulk led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage with 2,227 yards while playing alongside rookie quarterback Peyton Manning. He also had 1,319 rushing yards, setting a new personal high.

2000: Named NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year

In 2000, Marshall Faulk was named NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year for the second time. He also set a new NFL record with 26 total touchdowns in 14 games.

2000: Named NFL MVP

In 2000, Marshall Faulk was named NFL Most Valuable Player and won his first AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award as a member of the St. Louis Rams.

2001: Last 1,000-Yard Rushing Season

In 2001, Marshall Faulk had his last 1,000-yard rushing season.

November 29, 2007: Rams Announced Retirement of Faulk's Number

On November 29, 2007, the Rams announced that they would be retiring Marshall Faulk's jersey number.

December 20, 2007: Jersey Retirement Ceremony

On December 20, 2007, the Rams held a halftime ceremony to retire Marshall Faulk's jersey number during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2009: Chris Johnson Breaks Rushing Record

In 2009, Chris Johnson broke Marshall Faulk's record of 2,429 yards from scrimmage.

2009: Induction into San Diego Hall of Champions

In 2009, Marshall Faulk was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions.

2010: Voted Among NFL's Greatest Players

In 2010, Marshall Faulk was voted the number 70 player of all time on the NFL Network's The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players.

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2011: Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

In 2011, Marshall Faulk was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

December 15, 2013: Inducted into Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor

On December 15, 2013, Marshall Faulk was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor along with Eric Dickerson.

2017: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

In 2017, Marshall Faulk was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.