What does Halfback mean?

From Wikipedia(American_football):

“A halfback, sometimes referred to as a tailback[1], is an offensive position in American football, which lines up in the backfield[2] and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays.[3]”

@xboxfan so its basically a runingback?

@xboxfan Yes.

@Marina ok, thanks

They are also expected to throw a block or three when they aren’t carrying the ball.

@Blondesjon Too true!

Right. As opposed to a fullback who will line up in front of the halfback in an I-formation and be a lead blocker. But fullbacks can carry the ball and be receivers just like halfbacks.

@Rarebear I love the fullback position. I am sad to see them used just as blockers or eliminated altogether.

Some of the great ones: Mike Alstott, Jim Brown, John Riggins, Franco Harris, Larry Csonka.

@Marina Green Bay used their fullback to score a touchdown today.

Typically the fullback is the bigger running back and does most of the blocking duties and the halfback is smaller and quicker. The fullback might get the ball more often in short yardage situations. Larry Csonka was outstanding at the short game.