Eric Dickerson Football League
12-27-2145
#31|M.T. Backfield Running Back
New England patriots (1976, Age 35)
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Total Rating C+  Help Conditioning 95%
Status Deceased (01-06-2013) Potential A-
Age at Death 71 Born 07-13-1941 in Lucas, IA
Drafted Round 1, Pick 13 (1964) Experience 12 Years (214 Wks)
College Charleston State University, 1963 Salary 845 ($11505.079M/2145 $)
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPEC TEAMS
Throw Power B  Catching B+ Pass Cover D- Kick Power D 
Throw Acc C  Pass Blocking D+ Run Cover C- Kick Acc D 
Carrying C+ Run Blocking C- Tackling D+ Kick Return C+
        Pursuit D     
PHYSICAL MENTAL DEXTERITY
Speed C+ Stamina C+ Execution C+ Agility C+
Strength C+ Health D- Aggressiveness C+ Hands B 
Jumping C-     Attitude A+ Break Tackle C 
ROLES
QB C  C C- DT C- SS D+ K F  GUN C+
WR C+ G D+ DE D+ FS D+ P D- KR C 
HB/TB C+ T D+ ILB C- CB C- LS D+ KRB C 
FB C  TE C  OLB C- H C  HT B  KOS D-
Year Team G GS ATT ATT/G YDS AVG YDS/G STUF SYDS FUM LOST TD 1ST 1ST% LNG
1964 TOL 16 16 259 16.2 1033 4.0 64.6 31 -47 2 1 4 53 20.5 43
1965 TOL 16 16 288 18.0 1287 4.5 80.4 30 -41 5 4 5 61 21.2 55
1966 TOL 16 16 299 18.7 1411 4.7 88.2 25 -37 6 4 7 60 20.1 51
1967 TOL 11 11 185 16.8 737 4.0 67.0 24 -34 3 1 5 39 21.1 25
1968 TOL 13 13 247 19.0 1097 4.4 84.4 19 -25 3 3 8 61 24.7 31
1969 TOL 16 15 284 17.8 1611 5.7 100.7 5 -8 3 1 7 74 26.1 67
1970 TOL 13 13 225 17.3 1175 5.2 90.4 2 -5 5 4 5 60 26.7 41
1971 TOL 16 15 291 18.2 1398 4.8 87.4 4 -9 5 1 5 63 21.6 30
1972 TOL 15 12 283 18.9 1288 4.6 85.9 7 -14 6 3 3 67 23.7 37
1973 TOL 15 12 261 17.4 1111 4.3 74.1 3 -4 4 2 4 53 20.3 32
1974 TOL 12 1 67 5.6 290 4.3 24.2 0 0 2 1 4 7 10.4 79
1975 TOL 9 1 107 11.9 285 2.7 31.7 1 -2 1 0 2 14 13.1 31
Total   168 141 2796 16.6 12723 4.6 75.7 151 -226 45 25 59 612 21.9 79

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
02-28-1976M.T. Backfield has retired from the Toledo Speedos.
12-29-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved Jack Kilson, Ernest Tallant, and Moshawn Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Ken Robinson, and Vic Wortham to the inactive roster.
12-22-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Ken Robinson, and Al Bandison to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Ernest Tallant, Moshawn Backfield, and Jack Kilson to the inactive roster.
12-01-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved Bosch Heimkreiter and Woody Munson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Mike Conway to the inactive roster.
11-23-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Woody Munson to the inactive roster.
11-17-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved John Norbeck and Woody Munson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Bosch Heimkreiter to the inactive roster.
11-10-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Bosch Heimkreiter, and Al Bandison to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved John Norbeck, Jack Kilson, and Woody Munson to the inactive roster.
11-02-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved Mike Bayless and Jimmie Derleth to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Al Bandison to the inactive roster.
09-29-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Mark Bruschi to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Val Goganious and Bosch Heimkreiter to the inactive roster.
09-15-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved Val Goganious to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
08-25-1975The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Val Goganious to the inactive roster.
12-08-1974The Toledo Speedos have moved Wes Long, Quincy Anderson, and J.J. Pingel to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Hugh Scudero, and Woody Munson to the inactive roster.
12-01-1974M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with an ankle ligament sprain and is expected to be out for approximately 32 days.
09-02-1974The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Glen Woolfolk, and Ernest Tallant to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Casey Hughes, Marcus Robnett, and Ed Jackson to the inactive roster.
04-28-1974The Toledo Speedos have moved Casey Hughes and Quincy Anderson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Billy Erickson, M.T. Backfield, and Glen Woolfolk to the inactive roster.
11-19-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Marcus Robnett to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Wes Long and Jack Kilson to the inactive roster.
11-04-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Quincy Anderson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
11-04-1973M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a leg contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 12 days.
09-24-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Woody Munson to the inactive roster.
09-24-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Elroy Ellis to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
09-02-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Derrick Kimbrough to the inactive roster.
08-27-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Derrick Kimbrough and Ricky Rudnay to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
08-20-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Mike Green and M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Mike Conway to the inactive roster.
04-29-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Casey Hughes, T.J. Pochman, and Don Patten to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Glen Woolfolk to the inactive roster.
01-29-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Lou Tolley to the inactive roster.
01-28-1973The Toledo Speedos have moved Quincy Anderson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
10-01-1972The Toledo Speedos have moved Lindsay Glick and M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Woody Munson and Ernest Tallant to the inactive roster.
09-25-1972The Toledo Speedos have moved John Norbeck and Elroy Ellis to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Mike Bayless to the inactive roster.
09-24-1972M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a hip contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 10 days.
09-06-1971The Toledo Speedos have moved Lindsay Glick, M.T. Backfield, Lou Tolley, and Ernest Tallant to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Rod Brown, John Widmer, Marcus Robnett, and Ronnie Gregory to the inactive roster.
08-30-1971The Toledo Speedos have moved Quincy Anderson and John Widmer to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Lindsay Glick and M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
11-29-1970M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a knee derangement and is expected to be out for approximately 15 days.
11-01-1970M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a shoulder contusion and is expected to be out for approximately 6 days.
09-06-1970The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Scott Rodriguez, and Ernest Tallant to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Johnny Wilsbach, Quincy Anderson, and Joe Smith to the inactive roster.
08-10-1970The Toledo Speedos have moved Walt Noga, Quincy Anderson, Babe Mehringer, Bosch Heimkreiter, and Jack Kilson to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Stan Dalone, M.T. Backfield, Dave Huard, Malcolm Houston, and Stretch DeField to the inactive roster.
01-25-1970M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with an ankle ligament sprain and is expected to be out for approximately 18 days.
08-24-1969The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Ronnie Gregory, and Rolan Coverage to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Jack Maurer, Herkie Frey, and John Ours to the inactive roster.
08-04-1969The Toledo Speedos have moved Eddie Schmitt, Tom Williams, Jeff Kalis, Ed Ellis, and Daryl Beede to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Damien Colorito, and Biff Johnston to the inactive roster.
10-07-1968The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Ronnie Gregory to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Biff Johnston and Rod Duncan to the inactive roster.
09-30-1968The Toledo Speedos have moved Macon Plaze, Mark Bruschi, and John Ours to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield, Ronnie Gregory, and Eric Garrison to the inactive roster.
09-15-1968M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a knee derangement and is expected to be out for approximately 25 days.
09-02-1968The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Rolan Coverage to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Mark Bruschi, John Ours, and John Bowie to the inactive roster.
08-12-1968The Toledo Speedos have moved Rod Duncan and John Ours to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the inactive roster.
12-31-1967M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a hip muscle strain and is expected to be out for approximately 14 days.
11-06-1967The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved John Ours to the inactive roster.
09-25-1967The Toledo Speedos have moved Alan Bruener and Tooty House to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved M.T. Backfield and Dennis Foster to the inactive roster.
09-24-1967M.T. Backfield of the Toledo Speedos is injured with a partial ACL tear and is expected to be out for approximately 45 days.
08-10-1964The Toledo Speedos have changed Harold Todd's name to M.T. Backfield.
08-10-1964The Toledo Speedos have moved Ken Perry, Harold Todd, Bobby Blahak, and Mike Bayless to the active roster. The Toledo Speedos have moved Glenn White, John Collier, Forrest Fuller, and Willy Jaworski to the inactive roster.