Running backs are a football team's workhorses, taking the biggest hits play after play. They set the pace and dominate the game. The 70s produced some of the greatest football players in NFL history. This list features the best running backs of the 70s, including Larry Brown, OJ Simpson, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, and Walter Payton. Vote up your favorites among these elite players.
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