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Pearl (Taylor) Vanderbilt
LaDainian Tomlinson
Ladainian Tomlinson - Local Hero and Future NFL Hall of Famer
Born: June 23, 1979
Place: Rosebud, Falls County, TX
Parents: Loreane Lowe Chappelle (Marlin native) & Oliver Tomlinson
(Tomlinson Hill) near Marlin.
*Raised in both Marlin, Falls County, TX, and Waco, McLennan County, TX,
respectively.
*Taken in the 1st round of the NFL draft in 2001 by the San Diego
Chargers football franchise, as the 5th
overall pick.
*Holds the all-time NFL record for single season touchdowns (31).
*Known to legions of football fans as "L. T."
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