Dexter Bussey

Dexter Manley Bussey (born March 11, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 years with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 to 1984. He became the Lions' all-time career rushing leader in 1981.

Bussey was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1952.

Bussey was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round, 65th overall pick, of the 1974 NFL draft. He played for the Lions from 1974 to 1984. While with the Lions, he gained more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 1976, 1978, and 1980. He was the Lions' starting halfback from 1975 to 1979 and the team's leading rusher in 1975, 1976, 1978, and 1979. He moved to fullback in 1980 after the Lions drafted Billy Sims. Bussey announced his retirement from the NFL in April 1985 at age 33.

After retiring as a player, Bussey worked for at least 20 years as a uniform inspector for the NFL. He also operated a medical staffing agency.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1974 DET 11 0 9 22 2.4 9 0 4 24 6.0 8 0 1975 DET 13 13 157 696 4.4 32 2 14 175 12.5 65 2 1976 DET 14 14 196 858 4.4 46 3 28 218 7.8 27 0 1977 DET 8 4 85 338 4.0 31 4 11 116 10.5 39 1 1978 DET 16 16 225 924 4.1 36 5 31 275 8.9 18 1 1979 DET 16 10 144 625 4.3 38 1 15 102 6.8 22 0 1980 DET 16 16 145 720 5.0 40 3 39 364 9.3 30 0 1981 DET 16 15 105 446 4.2 23 0 18 92 5.1 16 0 1982 DET 9 6 48 136 2.8 10 0 16 138 8.6 21 0 1983 DET 15 3 57 249 4.4 26 0 8 49 6.1 14 1 1984 DET 16 3 32 91 2.8 18 0 9 63 7.0 19 0 150 100 1,203 5,105 4.2 46 18 193 1,616 8.4 65 5

Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1982 DET 1 1 5 19 3.8 9 0 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 1983 DET 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1 5 19 3.8 9 0 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0