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| birth_place = [[Richmond, Indiana]]
| position = [[Running back]]
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| college = [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]]
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|1980}}–{{NFL Year|1982}})
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* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|1983}})
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* [[Houston Oilers]] (1983)
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'''Vasquero Diaz "Vagas" Ferguson''' (born March 6, 1957) is a former American college and professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for five seasons during the 1980s. Ferguson played [[college football]] for the [[University of Notre Dame]], and was recognized as an [[All-American]]. He was selected in the first round of the [[1980 NFL Draft]], and played professionally for the [[New England Patriots]], [[Cleveland Browns]], and [[Houston Oilers]] of the NFL.
'''Vasquero Diaz "Vagas" Ferguson''' (born March 6, 1957) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] for five seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) during the 1980s. Known as Road Runner for his quick bursts out of the backfield,{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}} Ferguson played [[college football]] for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]], and was recognized as an [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]]. He was selected in the first round of the [[1980 NFL draft]], and played professionally for the [[New England Patriots]], [[Cleveland Browns]], and [[Houston Oilers]] of the NFL. He was born in [[Richmond, Indiana]].


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Ferguson was named the outstanding offensive player of the [[1978 Cotton Bowl Classic]], which Notre Dame won 38–10 over Texas. In 1979, his senior season at Notre Dame, Ferguson was voted to the [[All-America Team]] of the [[American Football Coaches Association]]. That year, he was the fifth ranked player in the nation in yards per rush and finished fifth in voting for the [[Heisman Trophy]]. He ranks third all-time for total yards gained (3,472) among Notre Dame running backs, having averaged 5.2 yards per carry.<ref>University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site: All-Time Leaders, http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/nd-m-fb-a-atl.html, URL accessed May 31, 2006.</ref>
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Ferguson was born in [[Richmond, Indiana]].


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Ferguson currently resides in Richmond, Indiana. He is employed at Richmond Community Schools, and is president of the local chapter of the [[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] (NAACP).
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In 1979, his senior season at Notre Dame, Ferguson was voted to the [[All-America Team]] of the [[American Football Coaches Association]]. That year he was the fifth ranked player in the nation in yards per rush and finished fifth in voting for the [[Heisman Trophy]]. He ranks third all-time for total yards gained (3,472) among Notre Dame running backs, having averaged 5.2 yards per carry.<ref>University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site: All-Time Leaders, http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/nd-m-fb-a-atl.html, URL accessed May 31, 2006.</ref>

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Ferguson currently resides in Richmond, Indiana. He is employed in the athletic department at Richmond High School, and is president of the local chapter of the [[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] (NAACP).


He is a member of the [[Indiana Football Hall of Fame]].
He is a member of the [[Indiana Football Hall of Fame]].
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 18 September 2024

Vagas Ferguson
No. 43, 24, 42, 26
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1957-03-06) March 6, 1957 (age 67)
Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Richmond
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:1980 / round: 1 / pick: 25
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,163
Rushing average:4.0
Rushing touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vasquero Diaz "Vagas" Ferguson (born March 6, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s. Known as Road Runner for his quick bursts out of the backfield,[citation needed] Ferguson played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1980 NFL draft, and played professionally for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Oilers of the NFL. He was born in Richmond, Indiana.

Ferguson was named the outstanding offensive player of the 1978 Cotton Bowl Classic, which Notre Dame won 38–10 over Texas. In 1979, his senior season at Notre Dame, Ferguson was voted to the All-America Team of the American Football Coaches Association. That year, he was the fifth ranked player in the nation in yards per rush and finished fifth in voting for the Heisman Trophy. He ranks third all-time for total yards gained (3,472) among Notre Dame running backs, having averaged 5.2 yards per carry.[1]

Ferguson currently resides in Richmond, Indiana. He is employed at Richmond Community Schools, and is president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

He is a member of the Indiana Football Hall of Fame.

References

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  1. ^ University of Notre Dame Official Athletic Site: All-Time Leaders, http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/nd-m-fb-a-atl.html, URL accessed May 31, 2006.
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