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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