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 Donny Anderson slipped twice on handoffs, so Starr called timeout, went to the sideline and suggested a sneak because of the poor traction.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2019

Halfback George Fleming was one of the country’s best kickers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2018

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

You will find it all set down in the pages of “Jack Winters’ Gridiron Chums; or When the Halfback Saved the Day.”

From Jack Winters' Campmates by Overton, Mark