About Zollie Toth
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 94). Zollie Toth was an American american football player.
Zollie Anthony Toth (January 26, 1924 – April 3, 2018) was a former running back who played college football at LSU and played in the National Football League from 1950 to 1954. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy. Toth died in April 2018 at the age of 94.
As a rookie, he became the first running back in NFL history to rush for 100 yards or more in his first two games as a pro.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1950 NYY 11 11 131 636 4.9 59 5 15 189 12.6 60 3 1951 NYY 10 10 119 384 3.2 16 4 10 100 10.0 23 0 1952 DTX 12 6 82 266 3.2 18 4 13 54 4.2 20 0 1954 BAL 12 11 86 303 3.5 15 1 11 51 4.6 13 0 45 38 418 1,589 3.8 59 14 49 394 8.0 60 3
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Who was Zollie Toth?
American football player (1924-2018)
When was Zollie Toth born?
Zollie Toth was born on 26 January 1924 in Pocahontas.
When did Zollie Toth die?
Zollie Toth died on 3 April 2018.
What was Zollie Toth's occupation?
Zollie Toth was an american football player.
What nationality was Zollie Toth?
Zollie Toth was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zollie Toth. https://biography.guide/zollie-toth/
MLA: "Zollie Toth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zollie-toth/.
Chicago: "Zollie Toth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zollie-toth/.
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