<P> In 1977, he was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor . </P> <P> Newhouse was selected in the second round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys, the 35th overall pick . Although he had the ability to play running back, he unselfishly made the switch to fullback in order to help the team as a rookie . In 1975 he was named the regular starter at fullback, replacing the retired Walt Garrison . </P> <P> Considered small for his position, he played bigger than his size . Newhouse was built very low to the ground and had enormous leg strength . He thrived on second effort, picking up the nicknames The House and The Human Bowling Ball . He was tough to bring down, "like trying to tackle a fire hydrant," at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and 209 pounds (95 kg), with arguably the largest thighs in the NFL (44 inches (110 cm) in circumference together). </P> <P> He was also effective as the primary running back and led the Cowboys in rushing in 1975 with 930 yards, eventually running his way through 4,784 rushing yards, 956 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns during his notable career . His longest run from scrimmage as a professional was a 54 - yard gain against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973 . </P>

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