Blogging The Boys
We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 1
Born: February 5, 1942. Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Quarterback
Dallas Cowboys: 1969-1979
Awards: Super Bowl champion- VI, XII
Super Bowl MVP- VI
NFL Man of the Year- 1978
All-Pro- 1971
Pro Bowl- 1971, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
NFL passing touchdowns leader- 1973
NFL passer rating leader- 1971, 1973, 1978, 1979
Roger Staubach played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 to 1979, becoming one of the most iconic players in franchise history. Nicknamed “Captain America” and later “Captain Comeback,” Staubach was known for his leadership, poise under pressure, and ability to rally his team to victory. He led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles, earned six Pro Bowl selections, and was named the Super Bowl MVP. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, Staubach is remembered as the face of the Cowboys during the 1970s and one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
Best known for:
Staubach was best known for his clutch performances and dramatic comebacks, often pulling out victories in the final moments and solidifying the Cowboys’ reputation as “America’s Team.”
Lesser known fact:
Before beginning his NFL career, Staubach served a four-year commitment in the U.S. Navy, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, delaying his entry into the league until age 27.
