noun
Etymology
Origin of tailback
Example Sentences
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And before Thursday, their only previous trip to the Rose Bowl had come in 1967 when they were run over by a USC tailback named O.J.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Even without their star tailback, the Bulldogs scored six touchdowns — all on the ground — to defeat host Palisades 42-21 in a City Section Open Division quarterfinal playoff game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
Enrolling at Modesto Junior College, Anthony quickly rose from fourth-stringer to featured tailback during the 2021 season, topping 100 yards rushing three times and leading all California junior college players with 17 rushing touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
With 72 of his rushing yards against the Dolphins coming before impact, the 5-foot-8 tailback had four carries for 10 yards or more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2025
Like his father, Don was also the starting tailback for Permian.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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