NFL Career Yards per Rushing Attempt Leaders Through 1955
These are the NFL career record holders through the 1955 season. See current yards per rushing attempt leaders or select another stat or year:
Leaders through 1955
| Rank | Current | Player (age) | Tm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Marion Motley | 5.7 | 2TM |
| 2 | 11 | Joe Perry | 5.4 | sfo |
| 3 | 74 | Steve Van Buren | 4.4 | phi |
| 4 | 98 | Bob Hoernschemeyer | 4.3 | 3TM |
| 5 | 139 | Cliff Battles | 4.2 | was |
| 6 | 176 | Tony Canadeo | 4.1 | gnb |
| 7 | 219 | Bill Dudley | 4.0 | 3TM |
| 8 | Eddie Price | 3.9 | nyg | |
| 9 | Ace Gutowsky | 3.6 | 2TM | |
| 10 | Tuffy Leemans | 3.4 | nyg | |
| 11 | Clarke Hinkle | 3.3 | gnb |

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