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Congratulations Pouring In For NFL Legend Jerome Bettis
Congratulations Pouring In For NFL Legend Jerome Bettis originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis became one of the best players in NFL history during his 13-year career, which also earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Bettis started his career in 1993, drafted with the No. 10 pick by the Los Angeles Rams. After spending three years with Los Angeles/St. Louis, Bettis made his way to Pittsburgh, where his career really started to take off.
Standing at 5-foot-11 and 252 pounds, Bettis, also known as "The Bus," became known for his physical style of play, and it showed. He not only became one of the most successful players in terms of rushing touchdowns, but he also has the eighth-most rushing yards in NFL history.
Following the 2005 season, Bettis retired from football and, less than one year later, on July 8, 2006, he got married to Trameka Boykin. And recently, the couple celebrated their 19th anniversary.
"Happy 19th anniversary to my rock, my queen, my everything," Bettis wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for standing by me through it all. Love you @mrsbussy01"
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The NFL world was excited for the Bettis couple, taking to the Instagram comment section to leave their congratulatory thoughts.
"Congratulations 👏👏🔥," one fan said.
"Happy Anniversary," added former Titans RB Eddie George.
"Congratulations happy anniversary," wrote a third.
"Congratulations, my brother. God is great…" replied a fourth
"Congratulations 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉," added a fifth.
"Time flies! Happy Anniversary. Keep on smiling," posted a sixth.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome BettisBrett Davis-Imagn Images
Bettis and Boykin married in Montego Bay, Jamaica, before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where they currently reside. They share two kids together, including daughter Jada, 20, and son Jerome Jr., 17.
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In fact, Jerome Bettis Jr. will be starting his freshman season of college in 2025-26 with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his father's alma mater. He ranked as a 3-star wide receiver and a top-100 prospect out of Georgia in the 2025 class (247Sports).
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
