Way Back When: LaDainian Tomlinson
By Staff Report
Oct 10, 2012, 12:57pm
On the fast track to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 'L.T.' started as a linebacker at University High School in Waco, Texas.
Tomlinson established himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers.
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Between 2001 and 2011, LaDainian Tomlinson piled up 13,684 rushing yards and 145 touchdowns, numbers that will put him on the fast track to a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
The Charger and Jet great retired in June, bringing a close to a gridiron career that was jumpstarted at
University (Waco, Texas) before developing into a first round draft pick at Texas Christian University.
This week's Way Back When looks back at Tomlinson's roots at University High School.
