halfback

Example Sentences

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Halfback Travis Etienne a possession earlier stiff-armed his way to pay dirt for an eight-yard score.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2019

Halfback Rex Burkhead averaged 5.8 yards on each of his five carries against the NFL’s top rushing defense, and wide receiver Tyler Boyd made five catches for 62 yards.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2016

Halfback Bruce Smith became the first — and still only — Heisman Trophy winner for the Golden Gophers.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2016

Halfback Jean-Baptiste Elissalde, a versatile artist tabbed 35 times for France’s national team, announced his retirement.

From New York Times • May 23, 2010

In the first story of this series we watch Yank buck the line as a Halfback.

From Mary Jane's City Home by Gooch, Thelma