Ricky Watters is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 7, 1969 in Pennsylvania, United States. He is a five-time Pro Bowl running back and was a member the San Francisco 49ers that won Super Bowl XXIX. As a Notre Dame college player, he won the 1988 National Championship.
He was partnered with Hall of Fame 49ers quarterback He won a Super Bowl alongside Hall of Fame 49ers quarterback Steve Young. to win a Super Bowl.
Richard James Watters (born April 7, 1969) is a former American football running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. Watters played college football at the University of Notre Dame where he played wide receiver on the school’s 1988 national champion team. He also won Super Bowl XXIX as a member of the 1994 49ers over the San Diego Chargers. Watters was known throughout his playing career for his outstanding receiving skills and his unique high-step running style, which earned him the nickname Ricky “Running” Watters, from ESPN sportcaster Chris Berman.
Watters arrived at Notre Dame in 1987 as a highly touted member of head coach Lou Holtz’s second recruiting class. The class was Notre Dame’s second consecutive top 10 recruiting class, following on the heels of the ’86 class which included star quarterback Tony Rice. Watters began the season backing up Mark Green and occasionally returning kickoffs. Behind Rice and an infusion of new talent, the team went 8-4 and appeared in the Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas A&M.
He was married to Catherina, and has two sons named Shane Jr.
