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We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 35) with some Cowboys history
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 35.
Born: June 23, 1956. San Diego, California
Position: Wide receiver
Dallas Cowboys: 1977-1986
Awards: Super Bowl champion- XII
Pro Bowl- 1978, 1979, 1985
Dallas Cowboys 50th Anniversary Team
Tony Hill played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977 to 1986, after being selected in the third round out of Stanford. Known for his deep-threat ability and smooth route running, Hill became a key target in the Cowboys’ passing attack during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and led the team in receiving yards for nine straight seasons. Hill played in Super Bowl XII and XIII, winning the championship as a rookie. He ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in receiving yards and touchdowns.
Best known for:
Hill was best known for being Roger Staubach’s primary deep-threat receiver, stretching defenses with his speed and contributing to one of the most potent offenses of the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Lesser known fact:
Hill and Drew Pearson became the first Cowboy tandem to each post 1,000 yards receiving in the same season.
