| Date of birth: | July 15, 1959 |
| Place of birth: | Madison, Mississippi |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Running back |
| College: | Southern Mississippi |
| NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 5 / Pick 131 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1982-1990 | Denver Broncos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 2 |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
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 (1984 and 1986), and was a key reason the Broncos appeared in three Super Bowls in the 1980s (falling to the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers). In his nine 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 he called the 'Mississippi Mud Walk'.
Winder played his collegiate football at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Winder is now in the construction business. He owns and runs his own company, Winder Construction.[1]
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rick Parros |
Denver Broncos Starting Running Back 1982-1988 |
Succeeded by Bobby Humphrey |