Robert Newhouse

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Robert Newhouse was a professional American football player for the Dallas Cowboys (1972-1983). Newhouse (also known as 'House'), was born in Longview, Texas in 1950 and went to college at the University of Houston. He was a second round draft pick for the Cowboys. He played fullback and led the Cowboys in yards rushed in 1975 with 930 yards. "Like trying to tackle a fire hydrant," at 5'10" and 209 pounds, Newhouse plowed his way through 4,784 rushing yards and 956 receiving yards during his notable career. He was called the "Human Bowling Ball" He had some of the largest thighs in the NFL. Back when the College All-Stars played the Super Bowl Champion from the year before,Newhouse scored a touch down against the Cowboys.