In a time where passing has become the focus in the NFL, it’s easy to forget about the glory days when a hard-nosed rushing attack was the preferred offense. With games won in the trenches, running backs carried the ball with speed, efficacy, and power, and superstars were born.
Though every generation has their own group of Hall of Famers, the golden era of running backs undoubtedly ran from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, and produced all-time records that will surely never be beaten. From Gayle Sayers To LaDanian Tomlinson, here’s our list of the 25 greatest running backs ever.