Sammy Winder
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| Sammy Winder | |
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 Sammy Winder as featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated |
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| Date of birth | July 15, 1959 |
| Place of birth |  Madison, Mississippi |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Southern Mississippi |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
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| 1982-1990 | Denver Broncos |
Sammy Winder (born July 15, 1959 in Madison, Mississippi) is a former professional American football running back who spent his entire professional career playing for the Denver Broncos, from 1982 to 1990.
Winder was a two-time Pro Bowl selection from 1984 to 1986, and was a key player on Broncos during the 1980's assisting them to three Super Bowl appearances. In his 9 seasons, Winder rushed for 5,427 yards and 39 touchdowns, while also catching 197 passes for 1,302 yards and 9 touchdowns. He was known for a signature touchdown celebration that he called the 'Mississippi Mud Walk'.
Before his NFL career, Winder played football at University of Southern Mississippi.
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