Legendary Players
44 entries in the Dallas Cowboys compendium.
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 Dallas Cowboys.Tony 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,' anchored the line for five…D.D. LewisCowboys linebacker who played in five Super Bowls.Randy 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 seasons and conquered the…Larry BrownThe unlikely 12th-round pick who became Super Bowl XXX MVP with two second-half interceptions.Jay NovacekFive-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, three-time Super Bowl champion, and College Football…Darren WoodsonDarren Raye Woodson is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a…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 through five Super…Lee Roy JordanLee Roy Jordan: Dallas Cowboys linebacker, College Football Hall of Famer, and heart of the Doomsday Defense.Charles 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 NFL playoff…Chuck 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 interceptions in…Tom LandryThe first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, architect of the 4–3 defense, and leader of 20 consecutive…Bob HayesThe only athlete to win an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.Calvin HillCalvin G. Hill (born January 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a running…Herschel WalkerCowboys running back from 1986 whose 1989 trade to the Vikings built the 1990s dynasty.Mike DitkaRecord-setting backup turned Super Bowl champion player and future head coach.Tony RomoUndrafted in 2003, he became the Cowboys' record-setting passer.Dak PrescottA fourth-round pick who took over as a rookie and never gave the job back.DeMarcus WareThe Cowboys' all-time sack leader, now in the Hall of Fame.Jason WittenA third-round tight end who caught more passes than all but one at his position.Dez BryantThree Pro Bowls and a 2014 All-Pro season in eight years as a Cowboy.Don Meredith"Dandy Don", the Cowboys' first franchise quarterback.Don PerkinsFullback for the early Cowboys, out of Marv Levy's New Mexico.Zack MartinNine Pro Bowls in 11 seasons, all of them in Dallas.Tyron SmithThe ninth overall pick who anchored the Cowboys' line for over a decade.Daryl Johnston"Moose", the fullback who got his position into the Pro Bowl.Danny WhiteStaubach's successor, quarterback and punter for 13 seasons.Everson WallsAn undrafted hometown cornerback who led the NFL in interceptions three times.CeeDee LambThe 2020 first-rounder who led the NFL in catches in 2023.Ezekiel Elliott"Zeke", the fourth overall pick who won two NFL rushing titles.Micah ParsonsDefensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and a pass-rusher in Dallas for four seasons.Bill Parcells"The Big Tuna", who made Cowboys rookies earn the star on their helmets.Leon LettA seventh-round defensive tackle with three Super Bowl rings.Nate Newton"The Kitchen", a six-time Pro Bowl guard on three title teams.Ken Norton Jr.Ken Norton Jr. is a former NFL linebacker and current coach. The Dallas Cowboys took him in the second round…
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