Jerome Bettis, nicknamed "The Bus," is a former American football halfback for the NFL's Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams
and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bettis is considered one of the best big backs ever due to his amazing footwork and sheer power,
and is fifth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list.
Bettis weighed 250 pounds at 5'10".
Bettis was picked in the first round (10th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft by the then Los Angeles Rams.
A star even in his rookie year, he rushed for 1,429 yards in 1993, and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Bettis was traded to Pittsburgh on draft day in 1996.
Bettis rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first six seasons with the Steelers between 1996 and 2001.
In 2005, he agreed to stay with the Steelers for another season.
He stated he would love to play in the Super Bowl in 2006 since it was to be played in his hometown of Detroit.
His wish came true as the Steelers played in, and won, Super Bowl XL (40) against the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 on
February 5, 2006.
Bettis finished his 13 NFL seasons as the NFL's 5th all-time leading rusher with 13,662 yards and 91 touchdowns.
He also caught 200 passes for 1,449 yards and 3 touchdowns.
He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2004.
