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Walter Eugene "Chuck" Foreman (born October 26, 1950) is a retired football running back who played for the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots in the NFL. Considered one of the best passing-catching backs in NFL history, he started in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and was the premiere back for the team for most of the 1970s. Upon entering the league in 1973, he was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first five seasons of his career. During this time, he was also named to 2 first-team All-Pro teams and 2 second-team All-Pro teams. Nicknamed "The Spin Doctor" for his elusive running abilities, he held the Vikings franchise record for rushing yards from scrimmage upon his retirement. As part of the team's 50th-anniversary celebration, he was named as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010. He was raised in Frederick, Maryland, and was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track at Frederick High School. After attending the University of Miami, he was drafted 12th overall in the 1973 NFL draft by the Vikings. He suffered a knee injury during the 1978 season, after which his skills declined, and he officially retired from football in 1980. Following his football career, he was involved with numerous business ventures in the Twin Cities area. In recent years, there have been efforts by fans and former Vikings players for him to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence