[115] The next week, Gore performed well, rushing for 72 yards and the 49ers' only touchdown in the narrow 2119 loss. [207][208], After his football career, Gore devoted himself to boxing,[225] in the heavyweight category, first playing an exhibition match in 2021 against former NBA player Deron Williams[226] and then making his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match against Olaseyinde Olorunsola by knockout.[227]. He was the sixth running back to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. First published on October 20, 2012 / 6:59 AM. 100%. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. He is a model player, teammate and citizen, at a time when the NFL has constant character issues, This guy will be in the HoF no matter what. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. Id say that if he didnt get injured those 2 years, he would have passed Gore. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. They were rarely enjoying 4th quarter leads, where RBs such as Emmitt Smith were able to pad their stats against worn out defenses who had thrown in the towel. Gore should be mentioned, at least, in any conversation of Greatest RBs, Quiet professional whos been doing it at a high level for a long time. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. Gore Sr. embodied the "hard hat" mentality as a runner, and due to his stellar genetics and unrivaled work ethic, the running back played football longer than 99% of his peers at the position. Basically Gore isn't a top 10 rb if you don't think the Bus is. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. A member of the San Francisco 49ers during most of his career, he ranks third in NFL career rushing yards. If he can do that again at age 34, he . [195] He ended up leading the team in carries while sharing the backfield with rookie Devin Singletary. [122] In the regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park, Gore became the all-time franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (51) as the 49ers won the NFC West. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. [228], On April 12, 2018, Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and given the 'Keys to the City'. [133], In 2013, Gore had three 100-yard games and finished with 279 carries for 1,128 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 141 yards. Gore's total placed him second in the NFC to Steven Jackson (1,528 rushing and 806 receiving, 2,334 total) and fourth overall in the entire NFL. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. [13] In the next game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, he had six carries for 78 yards and his first collegiate rushing touchdown in the 610 victory. Among players with over 300 carries, however, Gore's season puts him in elite company. As the running back turns 38 years old Friday, Gore can write a new record book for himself if he plays in the NFL this season. [202] Gore finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 catches for 89 yards. The fact that Gore is still playing at his age is truly astonishing. He was also complemented by a new second-string back, 49ers' third-round draft pick Glen Coffee. He practices just as hard as he plays on game day. [191][192] He also became the second oldest player in NFL history with a 100+ yard rushing game, 61 days younger than MacArthur Lane in 1978. And only played 2 less seasons. The consistency that allows for someone Gores age to carry for over a thousand yards a season is what GMs want to compliment the passing game. / CBS Sacramento. Not nothing. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is already close to being the greatest at his position in franchise history, and he still has a lot of tread on his tires. HOF for sure, no matter what happens from here on out. 1st ballot, no question. He has put up his numbers in an era of passing-game dominance and RB committees meaning it is more remarkable, but also that there wont be any kind of log jam at his position, the kind we see for WRs awaiting HoF induction these days, 3. Was never best in league, long, very good career but not amazing. This seemed pretty easy to me. This really got me thinking, so people really think frank gore is top 10 all time? He gets my vote for the HOF. [200] In Week 15, Gore set the NFL record for most games played by a running back, passing Lorenzo Neal. Getty Images. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Gore stepped up to engineer an 1814 road victory with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns. Gores Week 1 appearance vs. the Bill also marks the start of his 16th NFL season, making him and Marcus Allen the only two running backs to ever to play that many years in the NFL. [120] Gore was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. [170] Gore embraced the competition saying "to have depth to compete, I feel like everybody should have depth to compete at their position. Thats what Frank Gore has. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. Gore is 5 yards in the SB away from being a surefire HOFer. Yeah Emmitt had a historically great team in front of him. The game ended up with the San Francisco 49ers winning 2824 with Gore having 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, allowing the 49ers to go to Super Bowl XLVII, their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. Yet it was Frank Gore many believed was the best of well, the best! Bettis had 400 fewer yards but 14 more touchdowns in 13 seasons, which is how many Gore has had so far. __________. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Ex-NFL, NBA stars welcome 'challenge' of first boxing match", "Ex-Jet Frank Gore wins pro boxing debut with vicious knockout", "College football recruiting: Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL veteran star, commits to FAU", "New Miami Dolphins Running Back Frank Gore Receives Key To City Of Miami", "Frank Gore gets the Keys to the City of Miami Today", "Former NFL RB Frank Gore Beats Yaya Olorunsola via Knockout in Pro Boxing Debut", "Ex-NBA PG Williams tops ex-RB Gore by decision", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frank_Gore&oldid=1133425938, Most consecutive seasons with at least five touchdowns: 11 tied with. Hed also then be just behind No. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. [53] On January 20, 2010, Steven Jackson announced he would not be playing in the Pro Bowl because of injury, so Gore was named to the 2010 Pro Bowl in his spot, the second of his career. Please enter valid email address to continue. [19], Gore suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during spring practice in 2002 and spent the following season recovering from knee surgery. Frank Gore Jr., who is a running back at Miami Killian Senior High School, stays motivated during summer workouts as he works alongside his father. Gore is a shadow of his former self, and his 1st down carries are going nowhere, often leaving the team in sure passing situations. His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. His longevity was impressive, but I don't think "years played" should factor into HOF-worthiness like that. For his son and current running back, see, List of National Football League career rushing yards leaders, List of National Football League career rushing touchdowns leaders, List of National Football League career all-purpose yards leaders, List of National Football League career rushing attempts leaders, "Frank Gore sets record for career games by a running back", "Frank Gore named to NFL 2010s All-Decade team", "The making of Frank Gore: 'I've been through so much', "Colts running back Frank Gore: A life of setbacks and accomplishments", "Carol Gables Running Back Smashing Miami-Dade Records", "Despite poverty, Liz Gore took care of large family, phoned Frank before every game", "Frank Gore, Miami Hurricanes, Running Back", "UM football greats Devin Hester, Frank Gore, Larry Coker unite", "Miami (FL) at Penn State Box Score, September 1, 2001", "Rutgers at Miami (FL) Box Score, September 8, 2001", "West Virginia at Miami (FL) Box Score, October 25, 2001", "Syracuse at Miami (FL) Box Score, November 17, 2001", "Cane Whuppin' Unbeaten Miami flogged Nebraska early and often to win an undisputed national title", "A Special Freshman Back, and Then Came the Injuries", "West Virginia at Miami (FL) Box Score, October 2, 2003", "Hurricanes RB Gore out for season with torn ACL", "GORE SHOWING SIGNS HE'LL BE ABLE TO START", "Will Wonderlic cause teams to wonder about Young? Sign up for the Jets Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Jets meeting with former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Jets with four of top 100 most-valuable players of 2022 from ESPN. He doesnt have many truly elite seasons. Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. Best 49er running back of all time! Frank Gore has been a premier running back in the NFL for 16 seasons, playing for five different teams. Despite that, Frank has had a HOF career. No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. Against Miami Northwestern High School, he had a then-career high 293 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Plus, he earned a nice two-year parting gift from the Cardinals ($7.5M) to wrap up. 2 overall, 9 potential candidates for vacant Jets offensive coordinator position, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Frank Gore will keep on churning until the wheels fall off. 1. [78] In the regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins, Gore became the first running back in 49ers history to rush for 1,000 yards or more in three straight seasons as the 49ers won by a score of 27-24. [99] He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. The biggest reason you wanted this guy on your team because you never heard about him in the off-season being arrested for some stupid stuff or getting suspended for drug use. [68] He was able to return in time for the regular-season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 10. [31], In 28 total games with the Hurricanes, Gore rushed 380 times for 1,975 yards (a 5.7 rushing average) and seventeen touchdowns. https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/new-york-jets-frank-gore-makes-history-no-running-back-has-played-in-more-games-emmitt-smith/, Jason McCourty on Jets: 'Go all in and bring Lamar to the Big Apple', List of free agents for New York Jets in 2023, Jets with two finalists for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year, NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. As he spells Bell moving forward, Gore will continue to add to his historic number of games played. Hes all in. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. Only time I have ever seen Seattle fans rained out of a game. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2005 Topps Heritage Football Base Card Rookie #73 Frank GORE CSG 8.5 at the best online prices at eBay! Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. HOF for sure. Like if you play for longer, that is some sort of negative. Please check your email for a confirmation. [139][140] The 49ers went away from the running game until Week 4, when Gore rushed for 119 yards on 24 carries, and also had a career long 55-yard receiving touchdown in a 26-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Frank Gore (2005-Present) Five pro bowls, 3rd all-time rushing yards, 15,347 rushing yards, 79 touchdowns. [162] After the 2623 overtime road loss to the Texans, Gore voiced his frustration with the team losing, saying "I didn't come here for this, I came here to get into the tournament. He could slither through the smllest crack and pick up 4 5 yards when there was no hole. Barry Sanders (15,269), 5. I have a love/hate kinda thing for this guy. Latest on Southern Miss Golden Eagles running back Frank Gore Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN [167] He moved up seven more places to eighth on the all-time career rushing list. On December 19, 2019, Gore Jr., a three-star prospect, committed to play football at University of Southern Mississippi after also receiving offers from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Florida Atlantic University. Now, his 19-year-old son Frank Gore Jr. is following in his footsteps at the collegiate level. [Thiry] Joey Bosa: "If I say something to them I get a [highlight] "I don't know if I ever made a halftime [Highlight] Tyler Huntley tries to go over the top [Pelissero] #Lions OC Ben Johnson informed interested [PFT] The Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Ex-NFL RB Peyton Hillis off ventilator, 'on the road to [Sauce Gardener] Even though I had a 3.5 cumulative GPA Press J to jump to the feed. [137] He was ranked 46th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [136] In the 2317 NFC Championship road loss to the Seahawks, Gore had 14 rushing yards on 11 carries to go along with a 17-yard reception. . No, simply piling up a lot of yards with a lot of carries doesnt make you a Hall of Famer [67], Gore broke a bone in his hand in the non-contact Training Camp drill on July 30 and missed the entire preseason. [125], In the playoffs, the 49ers faced the Packers once again, this time in the Divisional Round. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. For a team that has won 5 Superbowl's and had some of the best teams ever assembled that is quite a feat. He finished the season with 197 carries for 945 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. [130], Gore entered the season with a lot of questions about his age having turned 30 during the offseason. As per Mayor Suarez, Gore "symbolizes the very soul of [Miami], is a product of our city, a product of the West Grove, where so many families for so many generations have grown up together." The league leader, Marshawn Lynch has 44 more carries then Gore, showing the efficiency of the 49ers tailback. Its probably a long shot to think Gore will last long enough to pass Sanders (15,269 career yards), Payton (16,726) and Smith (18,355) on the all-time rushing list. Gore was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Could Tom Brady end up in Miami, after all. [173] He was able to reach the century mark in the season's last game against the Houston Texans. Frank Gore insists that his ribs are fine. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. He only broke 10 TD ONCE. [123], Gore finished the 2012 season with 258 carries for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown. Curtis Martin and Jerome Bettis dont belong there. [184][185], Gore finished the 2018 season with 156 carries for 722 yards to go along with 12 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. He just had a lot of decent seasons and played a long time. Gore is currently ranked third in the NFL with 16,000 career rushing yards. In addition, he was the third of five Miami Hurricanes to be selected that year. He was a beast. He played in 14 games, starting one, in the 2005 season. Lol, some of these knuckleheads that will cite his avg rush. For those who apparently didnt know, Walter Paytons yards per carry was identical to Gores at 4.4. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards. Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. [157] He moved up five more places to 15th all-time in rushing yards,[158] and also passed Steven Jackson in early October to become the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards. [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. But again, tie should go to longevity. Gore was born on May 14, 1983, making him 37 years old. He falls in that 14-16 range for me along with Curtis Martin and Edgerrin James. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Since you have made this its own thread, I'll go ahead and post my rebuttal for people as well. Thanks for your memories in Philly Frank Gore! They immediately posted three 11-5 seasons in a row. His #s say HOF but Im not sure if voters will give him the credit he deserves because hes so low-key. Not a member? . [38][39] Gore also caught 15 passes for 131 yards. "[163], During Week 8, Gore tied Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, and Don Hutson for the most consecutive seasons (11) with at least five touchdowns. [148], On March 10, 2015, Gore signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.