LeSean McCoy
A shifty and elusive running back whose signature patience and vision made him one of the most productive and entertaining ball carriers of his era.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American football player·Birthday: July 12·Millennials
Biography
LeSean 'Shady' McCoy didn't just run the football; he conducted it with a dancer's grace and a strategist's mind. Coming out of Bishop McDevitt High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where he broke records, he brought a unique, stop-start style to the NFL. With the Philadelphia Eagles, under coach Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense, McCoy became a superstar, leading the league in rushing in 2013. His cuts were sudden, his balance uncanny, and his highlight reels were full of defenders grasping at air. Though his tenure in Philadelphia ended, his career continued with productive stops in Buffalo, Kansas City, and Tampa Bay. McCoy's legacy is that of a modern-era back who prioritized elusiveness over pure power, accumulating over 11,000 rushing yards and earning a reputation as one of the most thrilling players to watch with the ball in his hands.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
LeSean was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When LeSean Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
LeSean's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the NFL in rushing yards (1,607) and rushing touchdowns (11) during the 2013 season.
- Became the Philadelphia Eagles' all-time leading rusher, a record he still holds.
- Won back-to-back Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs (LIV) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LV).
- Selected as a First-team All-Pro in 2013 and to six Pro Bowls over his career.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Shady' was given to him by his mother as a child.
He broke the single-game rushing record for the University of Pittsburgh, previously held by Tony Dorsett.
He is an avid chess player and has spoken about how the game helps his football mentality.
“I'm not a power back. I'm a guy who makes you miss.”
