The former Jets fullback will be one of eight new members inducted into the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 16.
Richardson, born in Frankfurt, Germany, began his illustrious 16-season NFL career as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn with Dallas. He made pro stops also with Kansas City, Minnesota and the Jets. He was the Chiefs' leading rusher in 2000 and from 2001-09 blocked for eight 1,000-yard seasons produced by five different backs, including the Jets' Thomas Jones in 2008-09.
"T-Rich" finished his playing career with the Green & White from 2008-10, during which he played in all 54 games, including playoffs, ran for 126 yards on 22 carries (5.