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Tony Dorsett shouts out Derrick Henry for tying his record

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/7/18

There are two people on the planet who have ever scored a 99-yard rushing touchdown in the NFL: Tony Dorsett and now Derrick Henry.

Dorsett accomplished the feat against the Minnesota Vikings in 1983. Thirty-five years later, Henry did it against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

After Henry’s Tennessee Titans beat the Jags 30-9, Dorsett congratulated his fellow Heisman Trophy winner on the accomplishment.

Congrats to my @HeismanTrophy brother @KingHenry_2 on tying the 99 yard record tonight. That stiff arm! Rumble, young man, rumble!

— Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) December 7, 2018

Henry rushed for 238 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries during the game. He had a massive night.

And because we can, here is video of both runs for comparison:

The first 99-yard rushing TD in NFL history: @Tony_Dorsett on Jan. 3, 1983.

And Dorsett wasn't even supposed to get the ball.

Watch closely: Dallas had only 10 men on the field. FB Ron Springs, who was supposed to carry it, misunderstood the playcall and ran out of the huddle! pic.twitter.com/1hqYQknBRl

— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) December 7, 2018

DERRICK HENRY WENT BEASTMODE!!!

99 YARDS. #TitanUp

: @nflnetwork + @NFLonFOX
: https://t.co/DJUityQHC9 pic.twitter.com/wOe7cktiyE

— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2018