Marshall Faulk:  2008 Legend of the Year

1991 – 1993: San Diego State University
1994 – 1998: Indianapolis Colts
1999 – 2007: St. Louis Rams

A complete display of speed, power and dominance on the field, coupled with an extraordinary passion for philanthropy, makes for a future Hall of Fame running back and a lifetime champion for humanity.

Marshall exploded onto the football scene with the San Diego Aztecs in the early 1990s. After three successful seasons at SDSU, Marshall was drafted second overall in the 1994 draft by the Indianapolis Colts. In his first season, he was named “Offensive Rookie of the Year” and invited to the Pro Bowl, where he earned MVP honors. In 1998, he set a team record with 2,227 yards from scrimmage.

After five seasons in Indianapolis, Marshall was traded to the St. Louis Rams in 1999. In his first year with the Rams, Marshall had a combined 2,429 yards to set the NFL record for total yards from scrimmage in a single season. Marshall also became the second player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and have more than 1,000 yards receiving in one season. Marshall’s efforts helped lead the St. Louis Rams to their first Super Bowl Championship. After spending 13 years as a running back in the National Football League, Marshall Faulk retired in 2007. The Rams retired Marshall’s number 28 in December 2007

During his career, Marshall set several records and received various recognition awards including: the 2000 NFL MVP, NFL Offensive Player of the Year from 1999-2001, seven Pro Bowl invites, and two trips to the Super Bowl in three years. Marshall amassed over 19,000 yards in total offense and scored 136 touchdowns. These accolades assure that Marshall will go into the NFL Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

A record breaker on the field, Marshall dominates off the field, too. He founded the Marshall Faulk Foundation in 1994 to help improve the quality of life and increase opportunities for inner city youth in his home towns of New Orleans, San Diego, Indianapolis and St. Louis. Through the Marshall Faulk Foundation and Rams 28 Club, Marshall has influenced the lives of thousands of underprivileged children.

Because of Marshall’s generosity and ability to rally other contributors, those children were enabled to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives toward a more promising and prosperous future.

Today, Marshall continues to channel his passion for football as an NFL analyst with the NFL Network. His dedication to the youth of America will continue through charitable gifts from the Marshall Faulk Foundation. And finally, his fierce thirst for competition will be fulfilled through the game of golf.

The Foundation Proudly Honors Legends of the Year on the Wall of Fame at SEAU’S The Restaurant:

The 2007 Legend of the Year — Warren Moon

The 2006 Legend of the Year — Bobby Ross

The 2005 Legend of the Year — Deacon Jones

The 2004 Legend of the Year — Marcus Allen

The 2003 Legend of the Year — Don Coryell

The 2002 Legend of the Year — Sid Gillman

The 2001 Legend of the Year — Lance Alworth

The 2000 Legend of the Year — Sid Brooks