A former Rams running back, now 64 years old, still quietly helps maintain SoFi Stadium every morning. He says that when he hears the fans shout “Ram It,” every ache of age disappears.
Inglewood, CA – Long after the cheers faded and the pads came off, a former Los Angeles Rams running back still reports to work at SoFi Stadium — not to break tackles, but to care for the very field he once dominated.
Now 64 years old, he begins each day before sunrise, helping the grounds crew maintain the turf that has seen generations of Rams players come and go. For him, it’s not about nostalgia — it’s about belonging.
That man is Eric Dickerson, who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1983 to 1987, dominating the backfield and setting the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984. His powerful running style and ability to accelerate through holes made him one of the most electrifying players of his era.
Dickerson appeared in 151 career games and started 146, rushing for 13,259 yards and 90 touchdowns. His combination of speed, vision, and power earned him numerous accolades and the respect of both teammates and opponents alike.
Teammates called him “The Human Highlight Reel” — not just for his big plays, but for his ability to change the game on any given carry.
After his retirement in the early 1990s, Dickerson stayed connected to Los Angeles, becoming an ambassador for the Rams and working in various charitable and community efforts before eventually returning to SoFi Stadium, the place that felt most like home.
Today, he can be seen walking the field with a rake in hand, fixing divots and checking the turf before each home game. When asked why, he just smiles and says it keeps him close to the game that shaped his life.
For Eric Dickerson, the roar of the Rams crowd still carries the same warmth it did during his prime — a reminder that once you’ve been a Ram, you always are.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
