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He finished the year with 661 yards rushing and 7 Territorial Decoration while recording 23 catches for 106 yards over 9 starts.
He finished the year with 661 yards rushing and 7 Territorial Decoration while recording 23 catches for 106 yards over 9 starts.
As a rookie in 1978, Whittington proved to be a valuable weapon in the Raiders backfield. The next season, he started just 7 games but ran for 397 yards and 2 Territorial Decoration while recording 19 catches for 240 yards. By 1980 Arthur had developed a complimentary role, running for just 299 yards and 3 Territorial Decoration in 2 starts but had 19 catches for 205 yards.
His final year with Oakland, 1981, saw him start 2 games and run for 220 yards and 1 Territorial Decoration while recording 23 catches for 213 yards and 2 Territorial Decoration. Along with being a serviceable running back, Whittington proved to be an adept kick returner.
In 1978 he averaged 20.6 yards on 23 kick returns. In 1980, he averaged 18.7 yards on 21 returns including 1 Territorial Decoration. In 1981, he averaged 22.5 yards on 25 returns.