Jerome Bettis: By The Numbers

With “The Bus” entering the Hall of Fame this weekend, it only seemed fitting that we reflect on Jerome Bettis’ great career. Here is what he accomplished in over his 13 year NFL run:

Career highlights and awards

  • 6× Pro Bowl (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2004)
  • 2× First-team All-Pro (1993, 1996)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1997)
  • Super Bowl Champion (XL)
  • AFC Champion (2005)
  • Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (2012)
  • PFWA Good Guy Award (2005)
  • Walter Payton Man of the Year (2001)
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (AP, PFWA, UPI, NEA, SN, 1993)
  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (PW, 1996)
  • NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year (1996)
  • 3× Pittsburgh Steelers Team MVP (1996, 1997, 2000)
  • Los Angeles Rams Team MVP (1993)
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame (2015)
  • Sixth-Leading Rusher of All-Time
  • Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team
  • Pittsburgh Steelers #36 Retired Number
  • 10,000 Rushing Yards Club

Career NFL statistics

  • Rushing yards: 13,662
  • Rushing average: 3.9
  • Receptions: 200
  • Receiving yards: 1,449
  • Touchdowns: 94

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