NFL Running Back Earl Campbell Retires On this day, in 1987 running back Earl Campbell of the New Orleans Saints retired at age 31 after nine seasons in pro football. August 18, 1987 Sport: Football Trivia Which Nations Won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals the Last Time Baseball Was an Olympic Sport? What Are the Five Events That Make Up the Modern Olympic Pentathon? sports in this article Football tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine