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Terrell Davis

Chronology



1972 Born in San Diego, California
1979 Suffers his first migraine headache
1985 Father dies of lupus
1990 Receives football scholarship to U.C. Long Beach
1992 Transfers to University of Georgia
1994 Cousin and close friend, Jemaul Pennington, is shot to death in San Diego
1995 Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round
1995 Becomes the lowest drafted running back in NFL history to gain over 1,000 yards in his first season and is named most valuable offensive player by his teammates
1996 Contract is renegotiated for 5 years and $6.8 million
1996 Named NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press
1997 Sets franchise records for rushing with 1,750 yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns
1998 Rushes for a record 2008 yards. Wins MVP award for Super Bowl XXXII rushing for 157 yards and 3 touchdowns
1999 Key player in Broncos' second consecutive Super Bowl victory
2000 Suffers season ending knee injury. Recuperates through off-season
2001 Sprains ankle in first game of season. Misses entire season due to several injuries
2002 Degenerative knee condition diagnosed. Goes on injured reserve list. Retires from football

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