Ed Marinaro (born March 31, 1950) is an American actor and former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college ...

Marinaro, 72, played in the NFL from 1972-77, including 1972-75 with the Vikings. He was a bit of a disappointment as a pro, rushing for 1,007 of his 1,309 career yards and catching 125 of his 146 ...