Rich Ellender


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Position: RB
Date of Birth: June 9, 1957
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 171 lbs
First Team: HOU (1979)
Last Team: HOU (1979)

Running Back Stats

Year Team Games Rush Att Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Targets Rec Yds Rec TDs Fumbles Fantasy

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Rich Ellender - Career Overview

Position: Running Back (RB)
Date of Birth: June 9, 1957

Career History

  • Team: Houston Oilers
  • Years Active: 1979

Career Highlights

  • Rich Ellender played his entire NFL career with the Houston Oilers in 1979.
  • Though his time in the league was brief, he contributed to the team during a transformative period for the Oilers.
  • Ellender was a part of the Oilers roster as they began to establish themselves in the NFL.

Additional Information

  • Rich Ellender, like many players from this era, faced challenges in gaining recognition due to the competitive nature of the league and the limited number of games he played.
  • He remains a part of the legacy of the Houston Oilers, a team known for its passionate fan base and unique place in NFL history.

While Rich Ellender may not be a household name, his role as a running back for the Oilers during the late 1970s contributes to the rich tapestry of NFL history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


10728, , 1957-06-09, Rich Ellender, Richard, Ellender

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