Legendary Players
25 entries in the Dallas Cowboys compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Bob LillyThe original 'Mr. Cowboy' and anchor of the Doomsday Defense.Roger StaubachCaptain Comeback: Heisman winner, Super Bowl MVP, and Hall of Fame quarterback for the DalTony DorsettHeisman winner, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame running back for the Dallas Cowboys.Harvey MartinToo Mean, Too Good: The Doomsday DestroyerRayfield WrightDallas Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive tackle Rayfield Wright, known as 'Big Cat,' anchoredD.D. LewisCowboys linebacker who played in five Super Bowls and holds the team playoff record with 2Randy WhiteThe Manster: A defensive force who terrorized quarterbacks and anchored a dynasty.Ed JonesThe first overall pick from a historically black college who ruled the line for 15 seasonsLarry BrownThe unlikely 12th-round pick who became Super Bowl XXX MVP with two second-half interceptiJay NovacekFive-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, three-time Super Bowl champion, and CDarren WoodsonThe ferocious hitman who walked on at ASU to lead Dallas to three Super Bowls.Tony HillOur Home Run Hitter: The explosive receiver who led Dallas for nine straight years.Larry AllenThe strongest offensive lineman ever, ranked best by Fox Sports.Drew PearsonDrew Pearson: Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, known as 'Mr. Clutch'.Cliff HarrisThe 'Captain Crash' who redefined the safety position and anchored the Cowboys' defense thLee Roy JordanLee Roy Jordan: Dallas Cowboys linebacker, College Football Hall of Famer, and heart of thCharles HaleyFirst five-time Super Bowl champion; three titles with Dallas Cowboys.Charlie WatersThe versatile safety who anchored the Dallas secondary for twelve seasons and holds the NFChuck HowleyThe only player in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP on the losing team.Mel RenfroHall of Fame cornerback who spent 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, leading the NFL in iTom LandryThe first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, architect of the 4–3 defense, and leader of 20Bob HayesThe only athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.Calvin HillCowboys legend, Yale icon, and pioneer of the 1,000-yard season.Herschel WalkerThe running back whose single trade reshaped a dynasty.Mike DitkaRecord-setting backup turned Super Bowl champion player and future head coach.
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