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Lewis Tillman (American football)

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Height:
  
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Role
  
American football player

College:
  
Jackson State

Weight
  
92 kg


Rushing yards:
  
2,383

Name
  
Lewis Tillman

Positions
  
Running back

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Date of birth:
  
(1966-04-16) April 16, 1966 (age 49)

Place of birth:
  
Hazlehurst, Mississippi

NFL draft:
  
1989 / Round: 4 / Pick: 93

Education
  
Jackson State University

Lewis Darnell Tillman (born April 16, 1966) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He played for seven seasons for the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears. He played college football at Jackson State University and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1989 NFL Draft.

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On January 31, 2012, it was announced that Lewis will be the new Running Backs coach for the Texas Southern Tigers.

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  • New York Giants 5 years (1989-1993)
  • Chicago Bears 2 years (1994-1995)
  • Tillman was drafted in the 4th round in 1989 by the NY Giants.
  • He spent five years as a running back and special teams player for the Giants.
  • He also was part the NY Giants Super Bowl Championship team in 1991.
  • He spent two seasons with the Chicago Bears where he was the leading rusher in 1994.
  • Prior to the NFL, Tillman enjoyed a great career at Jackson State University where he broke Walter Payton’s school career rushing record with 3,989 yards.
  • He was a two-time Kodak All-American and Walter Camp All-American.
  • In addition to being named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1987, he won the MVP award in both the East-West Shrine and Blue-Gray All-Star games.
  • Since retiring from the NFL, Tillman has coached for 18 years on the high school and collegiate level.

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