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LaDainian Tomlinson, born on June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas, United States, is an American football player. As of 2026, LaDainian Tomlinson is 47 years old. Education on record includes University High School and Texas Christian University. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
LaDainian Tomlinson, "L.T.," is my idea of a textbook running back. Out of Rosebud, Texas, and TCU, drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2001, he carved out eleven NFL seasons despite a modest 178 cm build. What dazzles me is his instinct: the ability to read a hole and explode through it before defenders could react. He won with vision and intelligence rather than sheer size, and that's the kind of player I'm always drawn to. The number 21 still resonates with fans, and rightly so; he outsmarted bigger men with brains and heart.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- LaDainian Tomlinson
- Name (Japanese)
- ラダニアン・トムリンソン
- Reading
- らだにあん・とむりんそん
- Born
- June 23, 1979 (age 47)
- Origin
- Rosebud, Texas, United States
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- University High School
- University
- Texas Christian University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was LaDainian Tomlinson born?
LaDainian Tomlinson was born on June 23, 1979 and is 47 years old.
Where is LaDainian Tomlinson from?
LaDainian Tomlinson is from Rosebud, Texas, United States.
What does LaDainian Tomlinson do?
LaDainian Tomlinson works as American football player.
How tall is LaDainian Tomlinson?
LaDainian Tomlinson is 178 cm tall.
Where did LaDainian Tomlinson study?
LaDainian Tomlinson attended Texas Christian University.
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