The former NFL running back who made a name for himself as part of the Washington Redskins team that triumphed in Super Bowl XXII had an impressive collegiate career at the University of South Carolina. During his time there, he not only earned the prestigious Heisman Trophy but also set a school record with an astonishing 5,204 career rushing yards. Long before he reached the heights of professional football fame, he worked hard to achieve success on the field, and his efforts paid off when he was able to use the earnings from his first NFL contract to buy his mother a house in Atlanta. His journey from college standout to Super Bowl champion remains an inspiring story in the world of sports.