Who put the big hit on Christian Okoye?
Who put the big hit on Christian Okoye?
After he was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former Broncos safety Steve Atwater was asked about the most famous play of his career: a massive hit on Chiefs running back Christian Okoye on “Monday Night Football” during the 1990 season.
What ended Christian Okoye’s career?
He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries. He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28.
Who is the original Nigerian Nightmare?
Christian Okoye was one of the most astonishing power backs to ever play in the NFL. The Nigerian Nightmare had the power of a weight lifter and speed of a track sprinter.
Who hit the Nigerian Nightmare?
The Chiefs’ Christian Okoye, lightning fast and a bruising 260 pounds, was a feared and punishing Pro Bowl running back nicknamed “The Nigerian Nightmare.” The Broncos’ Steve Atwater, known as “The Smiling Assassin,” was a 6-3, 220-pound Pro Bowl free safety famous for his devastating hits.
