Robert Lavette

Robert Lee Lavette (born September 8, 1963 in Cartersville, Georgia) was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team.

Georgia Tech
Lavette is still considered by many to be one of the top Running Backs in Georgia Tech history. He still maintains many career yardage records and is a member of the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame.

1981 Alabama game
Lavette's 4th Quarter touchdown (his second of the game) capped of an 80 yard drive by the Yellow Jackets against the Crimson Tide of Alabama in 1981. The Jackets would go on to lose the remainder of their games and finish 1-10 on the year. It was Georgia Tech's first football win over the Tide since 1962.

Records/ Accomplishments

 * Georgia Tech career rushing yards- 4,066 (1981–1984).
 * Georgia Tech career all-purpose- 5,393
 * Georgia Tech (non-kicker) scoring leader- 46 TD's, 276 total points
 * Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame (1990)