57 Sam Kennedy | Bill McPherson | He threw seven shutouts and 58 complete games, and earned 19 saves. Born: Craig played for five National League teams over all or parts of 12 seasons (1955–1966)—most notably as a member of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets—and then forged a successful post-playing career as a pitching coach and manager. Do you have a sports website? 82 John Taylor | 50 Riki Ellison | He currently works as the VP of Business Development at TIBCO Software. [20], In his final season, Craig split time with Barry Word, Scottie Graham and Robert Smith, as the Vikings finished 9-7, losing to the New York Giants in the playoffs. The 1988 season was the second time Craig broke the 2,000 combined yardage mark in his career. [11], In the dominant Nebraska Offense with Craig during his tenure were: QBs Jeff Quinn and Turner Gill; RBs Jarvis Redwine, I.M. Craig was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. [4] Williams went on to an NFL career as well and Curtis Craig was an All-Big 8 Player in 1977. After another brief return to the Dodgers as a minor league pitching instructor in 1973, Craig resumed his MLB coaching career with the Houston Astros (1974–1975) and had a second tour with the Padres (1976–1977). Roger Timothy Craig (born July 10, 1960) is a former NFL running back who won three Super Bowls (1984, 1988, 1989) while playing with the San Francisco 49ers with Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. 51 Randy Cross | It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 89 Ron Heller | Tommy Hart | Fred von Appen, 6 Mike Cofer | 8 Steve Young | 9 Barry Helton | 13 Steve Bono | 16 Joe Montana (MVP) | 21 Eric Wright | 22 Tim McKyer | 23 Spencer Tillman | 26 Darryl Pollard | 29 Don Griffin | 30 Keith Henderson | 31 Chet Brooks | 32 Terrence Flagler | 33 Roger Craig | 40 Johnnie Jackson | 42 Ronnie Lott | 44 Tom Rathman | 50 Riki Ellison | 53 Bill Romanowski | 54 Matt Millen | 56 Steve Hendrickson | 58 Keena Turner | 59 Keith DeLong | 60 Chuck Thomas | 61 Jesse Sapolu | 62 Guy McIntyre | 64 Jim Burt | 66 Terry Tausch | 67 Pete Kugler | 69 Bruce Collie | 74 Steve Wallace | 75 Kevin Fagan | 77 Bubba Paris | 78 Pierce Holt | 79 Harris Barton | 80 Jerry Rice | 81 Jamie Williams | 82 John Taylor | 84 Brent Jones | 85 Mike Wilson | 86 Mike Barber | 88 Mike Sherrard | 89 Wesley Walls | 91 Larry Roberts | 94 Charles Haley | 95 Michael Carter | 96 Danny Stubbs | 98 Antonio Goss | 99 Michael Walter Do you have a sports website? 51 Randy Cross | )[3] In 1963, Craig suffered through a personal 18-game losing streak, and changed his uniform number from his traditional 38 to "unlucky" 13 to break the 90-day winless skein (from May 4 through August 4). Craig was well-known as an original 1962 New York Met. 43 Dana McLemore | Data Provided By In the 1989 season, the 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, aided by Craig's 1,527 combined rushing/receiving yards and seven touchdowns in the season, along with his 240 combined rushing/receiving yards and two touchdowns in their two playoff games. As a player and coach, Craig was part of four World Series championship teams. As a player and coach, Craig was part of four World Series championship teams. Roger was the beloved husband of Connie, loving father of Nichole and Ian. Craig broke the school record in the 110 hurdles that had been set by Jim Jensen. In eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Craig played in 121 games and missed only seven games, five of them in his final season. The 49ers were 14–2 in the following regular season on their quest to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. 81 Russ Francis | in Durham, NC The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service), Did not play in major or minor leagues (Did Not Play), Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. The following season Roger Craig became the first player in NFL history to run and receive for at least 1,000 yards in the same season. Career: 74-98, 3.83 ERA, 803 SO, P, Dodgers/Mets/... 1955-1966, t:R, born in NC 1930 Craig was fired at season's end and replaced by Jerry Coleman, the former Yankee second baseman then serving as the radio voice of the Padres. CRAIG, Roger James Roger Craig passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 58. 24 Harry Sydney | Craig rushed for 119 yards and 1 touchdown, catching 19 passes for 169 yards and 1 touchdown. Craig retired from the mound after the 1966 campaign and rejoined the Dodgers as a scout (1967) and manager of Double-A Albuquerque (1968). His late MLB tenure consisted of one-year stops with the Cardinals (1964), Cincinnati Reds (1965) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966). Roger Timothy Craig (born July 10, 1960) is an American former football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Craig announced his retirement after the 1993 season, signing a one day contract with the 49ers so he could retire as a 49er.[21][22]. In the NFC Championship Game (his last as a 49er), Craig fumbled late in the fourth quarter while his team was trying to hold on to a 13–12 lead over the New York Giants. As a Junior in 1981, Craig gained 1,060 yards on 173 carries (6.1) and six TDs. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 64 Jack Reynolds | 16 Joe Montana (MVP) | All rights reserved. In two appearances for the Redbirds, he kept the Yankees scoreless and allowed only two hits in five innings pitched. But in his first five full seasons with the Giants, 1986 through 1990, they never finished with a losing record. 29 Mario Clark | 79 Harris Barton | In just one animation production alone, Roger voiced more than 170 characters for the Emmy award-winning Cartoon Network series Regular Show. 44 Tom Rathman | Or write about sports? Mike Holmgren | They live in Portola Valley, CA. Roger Timothy Craig (born July 10, 1960) is a former NFL running back who won three Super Bowls (1984, 1988, 1989) while playing with the San Francisco 49ers with Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Join our linker program. It delayed the World Series for ten days. He went on to assist the 49ers to Super Bowl XXIII by amassing 262 combined rushing and receiving yards and two touchdowns in their two playoff games. Frank Gore holds the current record with 1,695 yards in 2006). 68 John Ayers | Overall he appeared in four World Series; in seven games and 26​1⁄3 innings pitched, he allowed 19 earned runs on 31 hits and 16 bases on balls, and struck out 25. Craig was selected as a running back on the, Craig was named one of 25 semifinalists considered for the, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 22 October 2020, at 16:01. 78 Manu Tuiasosopo | Playing alongside Dwight Clark, Jerry Rice, Tom Rathman, Russ Francis and others in the 49ers diverse offense, Craig accounted for 11,506 yards from scrimmage, rushing for 7064 yards (4.2) and 50 touchdowns, and catching 508 passes for 4442 yards (8.7) and 16 touchdowns. In 1988, Craig was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. 74 Fred Dean | In his rookie year, he scored a combined 12 touchdowns rushing and receiving, as the 49ers reached the NFC Championship game that year. YEAR TEAM G ATT YDS AVG LNG TD 1st 1st% 20+ 40+ FUM; 1983 San Francisco 49ers A memorable game occurred in week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams. Find out more. He started Game 5 of the 1955 World Series against the New York Yankees, worked six innings, gave up four hits and only two runs before being relieved by Clem Labine, and was credited with Brooklyn's 5–3 victory. Latest on RB Roger Craig including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com 84 Brent Jones | He finished with a career managerial record of 738 wins and 737 losses, 586–566 (.509) with the Giants. He was the Grand Marshal for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. July 10, 1966 February 17, 1930 88 Freddie Solomon | Craig followed in the footsteps of Curtis Craig and Jamie Williams to graduate from Davenport Central and then attend Nebraska to play for Coach Tom Osborne. Roger Craig played three full seasons for the University of Nebraska. Roger Craig was an unfortunate man in many ways, and he contributed to his own misfortune by telling a variety of "interesting" stories about what he had seen in the wake of the assassination — stories that undermined his credibility as a law enforcement officer. 35 Del Rodgers | 58 Keena Turner | Drafted in the second round of the 1983 NFL draft from University of Nebraska, where he once held the record for longest run from scrimmage (94 yards,[1] set during a 1981 game against Florida State University). NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 6-4, 190lb (193cm, 86kg) Born: February 17, 1930 in Durham, NC us. 99 Michael Walter 57 Dan Bunz | He scored three rushing touchdowns and ran a career high 191 yards. [31], Roger Craig's Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline Roger Craig, Matt Maiocco, Bill Walsh Sports Publishing LLC, 2004 - Sports & Recreation - 200 pages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, National Football League 1980s All-Decade Team, Professional Football Researchers Association, "49ers Roger Craig: A Hard-Working Record Breaker", "Year-by-Year Results - Davenport Central Blue Devils Football (Davenport, IA)", "NFL Players That Are Former Wrestlers In High School or College", "Register Sports Hall of Fame Database - Roger Craig - DesMoinesRegister.com", "Former 49ers tailback Craig home' for book signing", "Microsoft Word - 2.ATB.event_meters_yds.doc", "Why Do Hurdlers Make Great Football Players? "[citation needed]. [8][9] Craig's time of 14.43 in the 110 hurdles is still listed among the All-Time Bests at the Iowa State Track and Field Championships.[10]. [19], Craig played his final two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Craig also caught a then-record 92 passes in the 1985 campaign. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [18], Craig left San Francisco and signed with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991. Craig appeared in the NFL Playoffs every year of his career, and made the Pro Bowl four times (1985, 1987–1989). [2] Two days later, on October 4, 1955, Craig's teammate Johnny Podres shut out the Yanks in Game 7, giving Brooklyn its first and only World Series championship. He went on to assist the 49ers to Super Bowl XXIII by amassing 262 combined rushing and receiving yards and two touchdowns in their two playoff games.