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|Position=[[Running back]]
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'''Walter Augustus Abercrombie''' (born September 26, 1959 in [[Waco, Texas|Waco]], [[Texas]]) is a former professional [[American football]] [[running back]] and [[kick returner]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] from 1982 to 1987 and then for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in 1988.
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|birth_place=[[Waco, Texas]], U.S.
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|high_school=[[University High School (Waco, Texas)|University]] (Waco, Texas)
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|1982|1987}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|1988}})
|highlights=* Third-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1980 College Football All-America Team|1980]])
* [[Southwest Conference|SWC]] Offensive Player of the Year (1980)
* First-team All-[[Southwest Conference|SWC]] ([[1980 All-Southwest Conference football team|1980]])
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'''Walter Augustus Abercrombie''' (born September 26, 1959) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL), primarily with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor Bears]]. He was selected by the Steelers in first round of the [[1982 NFL draft]] with the 12th overall pick.

Abercrombie was born and raised in [[Waco, Texas]] and was a standout running back at Waco University High School before moving down the street to [[Baylor University]]. As a standout running back for Baylor during the [[Grant Teaff]] era, Abercrombie would leave a legacy unmatched by future Bears. As a two-time consensus All-Southwest Conference selection and the school's [[Baylor Bears football statistical leaders#Rushing|all-time leading rusher]], Abercrombie would lead Baylor to a 26–15 record on the field during his standout career that stretched from 1978 to 1981. During his first collegiate game in 1978 against No. 12 Texas A&M, Abercrombie set the standard for what was to be expected by rushing for 207 yards, establishing an NCAA record for rushing yards in a first contest. He went on to earn 1978 [[Southwest Conference]] freshman of the year honors, despite playing in just six games. During his career, he would lead Baylor to the 1979 [[Peach Bowl]], the 1980 [[Southwest Conference]] title and an appearance in the 1981 [[Cotton Bowl Classic|Cotton Bowl]]. Abercrombie finished atop the Baylor record books in many offensive categories including yards rushed (3,665), rushing attempts (732), career 100-yard games (19) and yards per game (94). Following a remarkable career at [[Baylor University|Baylor]], Abercrombie was a first-round draft pick (12th selection overall) by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in 1982. He played for the Steelers from 1982 to 1987 before spending his final two seasons with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] from 1988 to 1989. Abercrombie currently serves as the executive director of the Baylor "B" Association, the school's 700-member organization of former letterwinners<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baylorbears.com |title = Baylor University Athletics- Official Athletics Website}}</ref>

Abercrombie and his family still reside in [[Waco, Texas]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}

==NFL career statistics==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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! Year !! Team !! GP !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
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! [[1982 NFL season|1982]] !! [[1982 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 6 || 21 || 100 || '''4.8''' || 34 || 2 || 1 || 14 || 14.0 || 14 || 0
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! [[1983 NFL season|1983]] !! [[1983 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 15 || 112 || 446 || 4.0 || '''50''' || 4 || 26 || 391 || '''15.0''' || 51 || '''3'''
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! [[1984 NFL season|1984]] !! [[1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 14 || 145 || 610 || 4.2 || 31 || 1 || 16 || 135 || 8.4 || '''59''' || 0
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! [[1985 NFL season|1985]] !! [[1985 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| '''16''' || '''227''' || 851 || 3.7 || 32 || '''7''' || 24 || 209 || 8.7 || 27 || 2
|-
! [[1986 NFL season|1986]] !! [[1986 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| '''16''' || 214 || '''877''' || 4.1 || 38 || 6 || '''47''' || '''395''' || 8.4 || 27 || 2
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! [[1987 NFL season|1987]] !! [[1987 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 12 || 123 || 459 || 3.7 || 28 || 2 || 24 || 209 || 8.7 || 24 || 0
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! [[1988 NFL season|1988]] !! [[1988 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 5 || 5 || 14 || 2.8 || 5 || 0 || 1 || -2 || -2.0 || -2 || 0
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! colspan="2"| Career !! 84 !! 847 !! 3,357 !! 4.0 !! 50 !! 22 !! 139 !! 1,351 !! 9.7 !! 59 !! 7
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==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{1982 NFL Draft}}
{{1982 NFL Draft}}
{{Steelers1982DraftPicks}}
{{SteelersFirstPick}}
{{SteelersFirstPick}}


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| NAME = Abercrombie, Walter
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American football player
| DATE OF BIRTH = September 26, 1959
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Waco, Texas]]
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[[Category:Philadelphia Eagles players]]
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Latest revision as of 14:33, 16 September 2024

Walter Abercrombie
No. 34, 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1959-09-26) September 26, 1959 (age 65)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:University (Waco, Texas)
College:Baylor
NFL draft:1982 / round: 1 / pick: 12
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:3,357
Rushing average:4.0
Rushing touchdowns:22
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Walter Augustus Abercrombie (born September 26, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Steelers in first round of the 1982 NFL draft with the 12th overall pick.

Abercrombie was born and raised in Waco, Texas and was a standout running back at Waco University High School before moving down the street to Baylor University. As a standout running back for Baylor during the Grant Teaff era, Abercrombie would leave a legacy unmatched by future Bears. As a two-time consensus All-Southwest Conference selection and the school's all-time leading rusher, Abercrombie would lead Baylor to a 26–15 record on the field during his standout career that stretched from 1978 to 1981. During his first collegiate game in 1978 against No. 12 Texas A&M, Abercrombie set the standard for what was to be expected by rushing for 207 yards, establishing an NCAA record for rushing yards in a first contest. He went on to earn 1978 Southwest Conference freshman of the year honors, despite playing in just six games. During his career, he would lead Baylor to the 1979 Peach Bowl, the 1980 Southwest Conference title and an appearance in the 1981 Cotton Bowl. Abercrombie finished atop the Baylor record books in many offensive categories including yards rushed (3,665), rushing attempts (732), career 100-yard games (19) and yards per game (94). Following a remarkable career at Baylor, Abercrombie was a first-round draft pick (12th selection overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982. He played for the Steelers from 1982 to 1987 before spending his final two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988 to 1989. Abercrombie currently serves as the executive director of the Baylor "B" Association, the school's 700-member organization of former letterwinners[1]

Abercrombie and his family still reside in Waco, Texas.[citation needed]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team GP Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1982 PIT 6 21 100 4.8 34 2 1 14 14.0 14 0
1983 PIT 15 112 446 4.0 50 4 26 391 15.0 51 3
1984 PIT 14 145 610 4.2 31 1 16 135 8.4 59 0
1985 PIT 16 227 851 3.7 32 7 24 209 8.7 27 2
1986 PIT 16 214 877 4.1 38 6 47 395 8.4 27 2
1987 PIT 12 123 459 3.7 28 2 24 209 8.7 24 0
1988 PHI 5 5 14 2.8 5 0 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0
Career 84 847 3,357 4.0 50 22 139 1,351 9.7 59 7

References

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  1. ^ "Baylor University Athletics- Official Athletics Website".
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