LaDainian Tomlinson. Those two words alone paint a whole picture of a legend. 3,174 carries for 13,684 yards and 145 touchdowns in eleven seasons doesn't come around very often (LaDainian Tomlinson). He is one of the best running backs to ever step on the field of professional football. Although he is not the best ever, if you combine his off field actions with his talent, you find a great that only comes around once in a life time. He is a great person who touches lives on and off the field. LaDainian Tomlinson (nicknamed LT) was born to give back. "In TCU [his college], he was involved in many organizations devoted to helping others. For example, he was involved with Score a Goal in the Classroom and was involved in raising money for local sports teams." He was helping others before he was set on anything himself. "LT’s 21 club provides Chargers game tickets to local children, who are then treated to a postgame dinner
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The ex-linebacker from the Giants. Take note of his initials. They make it to LT, the same as LaDainian Tomlinson. Although they share a nickname, make sure not to confuse the two players. The argument is a tough one that has been going on forever. There is a race for the title of LT and many aspects to compare. As far as off field image, "We know Taylor is not going to fare well here. Taylor's off-the-field life, both during and after his career, is best described as a train wreck. Tomlinson has been widely regarded as one of the best people in the league." (Valentine). Tomlinson won this category by a landslide. As far as legacy goes, "Taylor is in the Hall of Fame, Tomlinson will go to the Hall of Fame. Fact is, though, there have been other great running backs, several greater than Tomlinson. No one has ever played the linebacker position like Taylor, or changed offense and defensive strategies as much as Taylor" (Valentine). It is a waging war that may never be
The ex-linebacker from the Giants. Take note of his initials. They make it to LT, the same as LaDainian Tomlinson. Although they share a nickname, make sure not to confuse the two players. The argument is a tough one that has been going on forever. There is a race for the title of LT and many aspects to compare. As far as off field image, "We know Taylor is not going to fare well here. Taylor's off-the-field life, both during and after his career, is best described as a train wreck. Tomlinson has been widely regarded as one of the best people in the league." (Valentine). Tomlinson won this category by a landslide. As far as legacy goes, "Taylor is in the Hall of Fame, Tomlinson will go to the Hall of Fame. Fact is, though, there have been other great running backs, several greater than Tomlinson. No one has ever played the linebacker position like Taylor, or changed offense and defensive strategies as much as Taylor" (Valentine). It is a waging war that may never be