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PHOTOS: Look back at Eric Dickerson's 1986 Offensive Player of the Year season

Take a look back at Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson's 1986 NFL Offensive Player of the Year season in which ED amassed 2,026 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns!

Ram's running back Eric Dickerson (29) comes up short of running room against Bears' defenders Mike Richardson (27) and Mike Singletary (50), on a second quarter carry by the Rams during the Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986 NFC battle at Chicago's Soldier Field. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
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Ram's running back Eric Dickerson (29) comes up short of running room against Bears' defenders Mike Richardson (27) and Mike Singletary (50), on a second quarter carry by the Rams during the Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986 NFC battle at Chicago's Soldier Field. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) blocks New England Patriots line backer Don Blackmon (55) as he protects his new quarterback, Jim Everett, left, during second quarter action, Sunday, Nov. 16, 1986, Anaheim, Calif. Everett, who is the Rams rookie quarterback, entered the game in the quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the first half. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) blocks New England Patriots line backer Don Blackmon (55) as he protects his new quarterback, Jim Everett, left, during second quarter action, Sunday, Nov. 16, 1986, Anaheim, Calif. Everett, who is the Rams rookie quarterback, entered the game in the quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the first half. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith)

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Shown in photo is Eric Dickerson, during playoffs action against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 5, 1986. (AP Photo)
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Shown in photo is Eric Dickerson, during playoffs action against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 5, 1986. (AP Photo)

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David Hill, left, and Eric Dickerson of the Los Angeles Rams, share a joke during a practice session at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 11, 1986. The Rams will play the Chicago Bears for the NFC championship on Jan. 12. (AP Photo/John Swart)
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David Hill, left, and Eric Dickerson of the Los Angeles Rams, share a joke during a practice session at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 11, 1986. The Rams will play the Chicago Bears for the NFC championship on Jan. 12. (AP Photo/John Swart)

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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) races upfield during an NFL 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Anaheim Stadium on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) races upfield during an NFL 1985 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Anaheim Stadium on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Jets Nov. 30, 1986, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) is seen in action during an NFL game against the New York Jets Nov. 30, 1986, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tony Tomsic via AP)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) stretches during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Dec. 19, 1986 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) stretches during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Dec. 19, 1986 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game 24-14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) of the Los Angeles Rams carries the football during the Rams 19 - 7 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1986 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on December 28, 1986 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) of the Los Angeles Rams carries the football during the Rams 19 - 7 loss to the Washington Redskins in the 1986 NFC Wild Card Playoff Game on December 28, 1986 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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Los Angeles Ram running back Eric Dickerson, center, cuts through a wide hole in the San Francisco defense, including Thomas Benson (57, left) and Leslie O?Neal (91, right) for a 15-yard gain in the second quarter of NFL preseason game at Anaheim Stadium, Saturday, August 23, 1986, Anaheim, Calif. Earlier in the quarter Dickerson had run 74 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
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Los Angeles Ram running back Eric Dickerson, center, cuts through a wide hole in the San Francisco defense, including Thomas Benson (57, left) and Leslie O?Neal (91, right) for a 15-yard gain in the second quarter of NFL preseason game at Anaheim Stadium, Saturday, August 23, 1986, Anaheim, Calif. Earlier in the quarter Dickerson had run 74 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

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Miami Dolphin Andy Hendel dives to tackle Los Angeles Rams halfback Eric Dickerson (29) at the goal-line in Anaheim on December 14, 1986. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Miami Dolphin Andy Hendel dives to tackle Los Angeles Rams halfback Eric Dickerson (29) at the goal-line in Anaheim on December 14, 1986. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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The Los Angeles Rams Eric Dickerson, left, pushes aside the New York Jets Harry Hamilton for a long gainer in the third quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
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The Los Angeles Rams Eric Dickerson, left, pushes aside the New York Jets Harry Hamilton for a long gainer in the third quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986. The Rams won 17-3. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs the ball in traffic during the NFL game against the New York Jets on November 30, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rams won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs the ball in traffic during the NFL game against the New York Jets on November 30, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rams won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

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Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary (50) dives for Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) during the NFC Championship Game, a 24-0 Bears victory on Jan. 12, 1986, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary (50) dives for Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) during the NFC Championship Game, a 24-0 Bears victory on Jan. 12, 1986, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

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Los Angeles Rams Eric Dickerson (29) stares straight past New York Jets Charles Jackson (55) who gets in his path during game at night at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 1, 1986, East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
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Los Angeles Rams Eric Dickerson (29) stares straight past New York Jets Charles Jackson (55) who gets in his path during game at night at Giants Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 1, 1986, East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)

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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) scores on a 40-yard run during the 4th quarter of an 1985 NFC Divisional NFL playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) scores on a 40-yard run during the 4th quarter of an 1985 NFC Divisional NFL playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) breaks away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender Ricky Easmon (26) for a big gainer during action in Anaheim, California on Sunday, Oct. 6, 1986. Dickerson Rans for 207 yards and scored two touchdowns, the final one coming on a 42 yard run in overtime giving the Rams a 26-20 win over Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) breaks away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender Ricky Easmon (26) for a big gainer during action in Anaheim, California on Sunday, Oct. 6, 1986. Dickerson Rans for 207 yards and scored two touchdowns, the final one coming on a 42 yard run in overtime giving the Rams a 26-20 win over Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an 1985 NFC Divisional NFL Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an 1985 NFC Divisional NFL Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 4, 1986. The Rams defeated the Cowboys 20-0. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 14, 1986. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 37-31 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 14, 1986. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 37-31 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) looks on during the NFL football game against the New York Jets on November 30, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rams won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) looks on during the NFL football game against the New York Jets on November 30, 1986 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rams won the game 17-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson, with a hotel key in his mouth, signs an autograph for a fan upon arrival at night on Thursday, Jan. 10, 1986 at a Chicago Hotel. The Rams will play the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field for the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)
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Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson, with a hotel key in his mouth, signs an autograph for a fan upon arrival at night on Thursday, Jan. 10, 1986 at a Chicago Hotel. The Rams will play the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field for the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)

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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Anaheim Stadium on December 14, 1986. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 37-31 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Los Angeles Rams Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson (29) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Anaheim Stadium on December 14, 1986. The Dolphins defeated the Rams 37-31 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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