NFL Career
Muncie went to the Pro Bowl and was named the game's MVP after the 1979 season with the Saints, and set numerous records that remain unbroken to date; first player in the history of the Saints selected for "All Pro" and the ONLY player to date (2010) selected as MVP (Saints) for the Probowl (1980). Muncie became the first Saints player ever to reach the 1,000-yard rushing plateau when he ran for 1,198 yards in 1979. But he requested a trade after the 1979 season, alleging a racist atmosphere in New Orleans.
During the 1980 season, Muncie was traded to the San Diego Chargers, where he again was selected for the Pro Bowl twice, including 1981 when he ran for 1,144 yards and 19 touchdowns, tying the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns. He went on to rush for 120 yards and a touchdown in San Diego's 41-38 win over the Miami Dolphins in a famous playoff game known as The Epic in Miami, and 94 yards in the AFC title game, known as the Freezer Bowl. Muncie also helped lead the team to two AFC West division championships. He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated three times once while he was at University of California and twice while he was with Chargers. He retired at the end of the 1984 season.
Muncie finished his 9 season career with 6,702 rushing yards, 263 receptions for 2,323 yards, 20 kickoff returns for 432 yards, and 74 touchdowns.
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