Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Cowboys stayed afloat last year at linebacker, but theyll need a little work to repeat that feat in 2023. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Who were the best, or most memorable, Cowboys of all time by the numbers that they wore from one to 99? [6] During his two years in Tampa he was slowed by injuries and played in only 25 games, where he caught 65 passes for 922 yards and three touchdowns. Analysis: Larry Cole was the first University of Hawaii player drafted to an NFL franchise when he was taken in the 16th round in 1968s Draft. Michael Irvin #88, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys kneels on the sideline watching the action during the National Football Conference East game against the New York Giants on 5 October 1997 at the Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The late, great Tom Landry even said of Tony, Our Home Run Hitter. John Dutton is the runner-up and had a very good career, but were going with Lett because he is certainly the most memorable #78 along with his talent. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Besides, those two blunders in 1993 didnt stop the Cowboys from winning Super Bowl XXVII. Some are pretty calls, but what about No. He is a member of the Ring of Honor and an All-Decade player from the 1970s. Irvin, who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was the Cowboys' emotional leader during their three-Super Bowl dynasty in the 1990s. Analysis: Most folks will remember that Thomas Hollywood Henderson wore this number but hes not the one who wore it best. 9. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Scott was also a key member in the Cowboys 1977 Super Bowl championship team. His 15 seasons as a Cowboy tied Ed Too Tall Jones and Bill Bates for the most in franchise history. The former UCLA Bruin has played in 79 games over six seasons, catching 132 passes for 1,614 yards and 14 touchdowns. Clearly, the number is significant to Smith though its significance in Cowboys' history has also made this a hotly-debated topic. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Allen contributed that season to Emmitt Smith breaking the all-time career rushing touchdown record with 126. His jersey number 80 was used by Ernie Mills, so he chose to wear number 82. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 4 Tight End Lee Folkins, 5th TE Bernard Ford (WR), Everett Gay (WR), Alvin Harper (WR), Rod Harris (WR), and Tony Hill round out the top ten (WR). Sign up for the He also had two 1,000+ yard seasons. Or write about sports? "We usually, as you know, let our players work it out between themselves. Thats right, from one to 99, multiple Cowboys have occupied those jersey numbers. Either way, its great for offseason fodder before we gear up for training camp. In fact, even Randy White started out as a linebacker for the Cowboys at first. There are officially 80 days until the toe meets the ball at AT&T Stadium where the Dallas Cowboys will host the New York Giants on NBCs Sunday Night Football. Either way, its great for offseason fodder before we gear up for training camp. Though he dropped in the 1994 Draft due to small school concerns and injury, the Cowboys were elated to pick him up in the second round. However, Tyron Smith is the pick here because hes the better talent plus Jeffcoat wasnt a full-time player after 1991 nor was he ever an All-Pro or Pro Bowler. He was released on July 24, 1998. He appeared in 2 games as a reserve player and did not register any . Though sacks werent official until 1982, Martin was the franchise leader with 114 total sacks until DeMarcus Ware surpassed him in 2013. Lilly was so special because even when he was double- or triple-teamed, he found ways to be extremely disruptive and successful. Following the 1975 season, he was traded to the Eagles in exchange for a pick that landed Tony Hill. He wore the number in high school and made it famous at Notre Dame as a college star. 8 and Emmitt Smith's No. In turn, some numbers have a strong lineage of great football careers that make it hard to choose and others make you question whether that number needs a winner. Some numbers are known for representing a specific player. He was the Defensive Player of the Year, a consensus All-Pro, and Super Bowl Co-MVP with Randy White. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stepped in and said he'd fight for Lamb to wear No. A tracker for all Dallas Cowboys visits happening in Indianapolis. Why does AC Milan have such high numbers? John Stone is a sport enthusiast. Lockhart was a part of the 1984 All-Rookie team and would follow that up by leading the Cowboys in tackles in 1985, 1986, and again in 1988. He missed the first 3 games of the season because of a left sprained medial collateral ligament and a sprained left ankle he suffered in the first preseason game against the New York Jets. In 1979 Dial 80 helped the Cowboys etch their place in NFL History as he, Drew Pearson, and Tony Dorsett became the first team in NFL History to have two receivers top 1,000 receiving yards and a running back rush for over 1,000 yards. The famous No. Lamb went to school with several Cowboys including quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. On June 10, 1997, he was released before the start of the season. He was the starting right tackle for the Cowboys 1977 Super Bowl team and was one of the premier left tackles from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Odds & lines subject to change. Join our linker program. Third-year safety Donovan Wilson, who had been wearing No. He also caught a 45-yard touchdown from quarterback Troy Aikman during the 5217 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII, after which he dunked the ball over the goal post crossbar. Obviously, that wasn't a deterrent for Smith, who will open 2021 as the Cowboys' newest No. Martin amassed 85 tackles and 23 sacks, which if officially recognized, would beat out Michael Strahans NFL record. We're officially only five days from the regular season, and I don't know as Norv Turner recalled in Troy Aikman’s Hall of Fame induction, Getcha Popcorn Ready: Terrell Owens Is Greatest #81 In Dallas Cowboys History, Harvey Martin Is Greatest #79 Dallas Cowboys Have Ever Had, Buy or Sell: The Cowboys are putting QB Dak Prescott on notice, could draft a QB early, NFL Combine: 2 offensive positions the Cowboys will focus on. Lockhart was named an All-Pro in 1989 having 16 games where he registered double-digit tackles and set the Cowboys club record of solo tackles at 154. Who was the Dallas quarterback before Troy Aikman? Harper sprinted 70 yards downfield and the Cowboys dynasty was born. Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered the NFL since 1983 and the Dallas Cowboys since 1990. 2 TE Martellus Bennett, No. Ezekiel Elliott has been rather quiet this offseason, letting his play on the field speak for itself. He started his career stepping in for Cowboys legend Lee Roy Jordan. Let's have a look at them all. NFC East Division [8], On December 2, 1997, he was claimed off waiver by the New Orleans Saints. Dallas is in the playoff picture, but only due to the NFC East being arguably the league's worst division. Harper played in Dallas for four years as the Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII, both against the Buffalo Bills. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In 2005, he served an NFL coaching internship as the Rhein Fire wide receivers assistant coach in NFL Europe. Nope, its Mean Gene Lockhart that gets the nod here though we also considered Bradie James, who did start many more games than Lockhart. This was in huge part with Pearson playing great, leading the league in yards and yards per game. In this series, were rating the greatest, or most memorable, Cowboys of all time at each number available. To be fair to Smith, there's plenty of precedent for this. He was a member of the Zero Club that never spoke to the media on football matters. Hill led the Cowboys in receptions and yards in nine straight seasons. 90-99 in addition to 50-59 Just recently he just missed the cut for the Hall of Fame voting. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He also had three interceptions and 19 fumble recoveries. The Cowboys just dont have much history with the number 69. Cowboys news: The big takeaways from Stephen Jones discussion of the Dallas offseason, Cowboys 2023 offseason guide: Heres what they should do at the linebacker position. He was a two-time All-Pro selection in '95 and '99. . Analysis: Coakley was the Cowboys third-round pick in 1997 and came at a time where the Cowboys dynasty of the 90s started to fade. He said she decided on Christmas Day before the draft that she wanted to wear it for the Cowboys. [9] He was declared inactive in the last 3 games of the season. He has a degree in sports management from California Polytechnic State University which he got in 2014. In that same period of time, Smith has paved the way for two rushing titles and two other Top-10 performances. 88 has been passed down through several generations of receiver, from Drew Pearson to Michael Irvin to Dez Bryant and now to CeeDee Lamb. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He led the Cowboys defense in tackles four of his seven seasons in Dallas. No one has worn No. With the league officially passing that measure, allowing linebackers to wear any number between 1-59, that's exactly what's going to happen. [1] As a rookie, he caught 20 passes for 326 yards and one touchdown, helping Dallas finish 115, its first winning season since 1985. 3 TE Anthony Fasano, No. Either way, its great for offseason fodder before we gear up for training camp. Scott was one of the guys credited with making the sealing block on Tony Dorsetts 99-yard touchdown run of 1983. His best statistical outing came in 1985 after Drew Pearson had retired. 74, Roger Staubach's No. He started every one of his 196 games played and was an All-Pro seven times. Analysis: Former Cowboys first-round pick Russell Maryland was an underrated contributor to the dynasty of the 90s but Donovan is the right pick here. Third-year safety Donovan Wilson, who had been wearing No. The following Dallas Cowboys players have all worn the number 88: Antonio Bryant (WR), Dez Bryant (WR), Sonny Davis (LB), and Jackie Harris (TE). The Cowboys drafted Rayfield Wright in the seventh round of the 1967 NFL Draft as a tight end. He was a member of the Dirty Dozen draft of 1975 and found himself the full-time starter after his rookie year. Though he was good in his first stint, he was a better player in his second term. 2023 NFL combine: Dallas Cowboys tracker for formal and informal visits. The Cowboys were a better team with the All-Pro center Gurode in the lineup. Jones took over as the starting left end in his second season and helped the Cowboys to a Super Bowl XI victory over the Broncos as a part of the famed Doomsday Defense. Do you have a blog? Do you have a blog? As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games as a backup wide receiver, making 15 receptions for 247 yards and one touchdown. All rights reserved. Were not interested in what these players did in their careers, just how they performed while they were a part of Americas Team. "Sometimes it's a good enough deal for them to want to change and sometimes it isn't," Jones said. Who were the best, or most memorable, Cowboys of all time by the numbers that they wore from one to 99? Barksdale played in 77 games over eight seasons from 1992-1999, catching 166 passes for 2,510 yards and 23 touchdowns. Smerek was a career rotational defensive lineman that was often given chances to start but injuries held him back. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Sign up for the You are here: PFR Home Page > Players > All Players To Wear Number 80 For Dallas Cowboys Full Site Menu Return to Top Players In the News: Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Jimmy Garoppolo, Brock Purdy, Jalen Ramsey . 11 - his college number at Penn State, where he became an All-American. Thats right, from one to 99, multiple Cowboys have occupied those jersey numbers. After one year, Rafferty was the starting right guard and longsnapper on field goals too. 1979 defensive linemen allowed to wear Nos. Hence, the curious absence of anyone else wearing his number. Who is going to be Mr. Lamb is following in the footsteps of three Cowboys legends who wore the number: Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Irvin and Drew Pearson, as well as former All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant. In 1994, he was elected to his first Pro Bowl as a result of the Great Wall of Dallas setting a franchise low in sacks allowed at only 20. Analysis: Now, Zack Martin may be on his way to claiming this number but hes got a ways to go in order to catch up with the most accomplished of Cowboys in this spot. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Something went wrong. She said she's a fan of both teams and plans to follow them this season. In 1992, he rushed once for 15 yards and caught 35 passes for 562 yards and four touchdowns. The 1975 and 1979 seasons were good enough to be Pro Bowl seasons, but he was ultimately left off. A daily roundup of all your Dallas Cowboys news from Blogging The Boys, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Blogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan community, By the numbers: Most memorable Cowboys to ever wear #51-60, Cowboys mock draft (Ver. Welcome back to another Countdown to Kickoff series. Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. Watt, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Todd Gurley . He played college football at the University of Tennessee. He was the fifth overall pick for the Cowboys in 1966 becoming the franchises first offensive lineman taken that high. 12, Troy Aikman's No. [Dallas Cowboys] Ring of Honor, 'I will . Unfortunately, Norton was one of the teams first losses in the early stages of free agency where he signed with the rival 49ers. Nguyen started 65 of 90 career games as a Cowboy, had 389 tackles, 21 passes defensed, seven interceptions, six sacks, six fumble recoveries, and four forced fumbles. For those not aware, No. Let's roll. Teams are at the mercy of the board in the draft, and in this edition the Cowboys are able to bolster their secondary with a pair of teammates. Analysis: Jim Jeffcoat was certainly a fantastic player with his 94.5 sacks and contributed 16.5 sacks in the Cowboys back-to-back championships of 1992-1993. Iconic numbers in franchise history, such as Bob Lily' No. Linebacker Dave Edwards is the next in line, with a long career spanning the mid 60s to mid 70s, but he never received post-season awards like Coakley, overshadowed by Lee Roy Jordan and Chuck Howley. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Bill Parcells paid him his best compliment: Hes a football playing dude, that guy . All rights reserved. For those not aware, No. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, All-Pro, Super Bowl champion, and Ring of Honor member. Big Cat, as hes affectionately named, had incredible agility that made him a key asset to the Cowboys defensive line rotation during their glory years. He loves to play and watch sports. Newton was one of the Cowboys cogs in their Great Wall of Dallas in the 90s. The Dallas Cowboys were put on this earth for us all to love and appreciate. On October 14, 1999, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys, to provide depth after Michael Irvin suffered a career-ending neck injury in the fourth game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He went to seven straight Pro Bowls, earned six straight first-team All-Pro selections, and was a key catalyst to the Cowboys Super Bowl XXX win over the Steelers. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He started 137 of 141 games in his 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He was drafted in the sixth round and played most of his career next to the legendary Bob Lilly. He is currently working as a sports consultant for the largest sportswear company in America. [15], "Bucs Beat Out the Jets In Bidding for Harper", "Former RAM Mrtin Fills In As No. Analysis: With all due respect to Ralph Neely who had a fantastic career, hes not quite the same as the incomparable Larry Allen. In his nine-year career in Dallas, Gurode went to five straight Pro Bowls from 2006-2010. In doing research for this, you find that its fun because of how much of a mixed bag it truly is. The Greatest 83 in Dallas Cowboys History takes us back to a golden age, Golden Richards to be specific. Pugh played 14 years as a Dallas Cowboy, which ranks him fourth all time and he made 156 starts in 183 total games. Marty B wasnt exactly the torchbearer that were looking for in an 80, but two guys do stand out above the rest. 3): Dallas goes corner, receiver in the first couple of rounds. Find out more. Copyright 2009-2023 Daily Rival - InsideTheStar.com. Oops. Next Shots will originate from Oxnard, Calif. And in fact, they will generate off the Cowboys' camp-opening press conference noon CT on July 21 from the tennis courts at the River Ridge Sports Complex. He is a member of the Ring of Honor and an All-Decade player from the 1970s. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Lamb, who had been following Jones' career since they were players together more than 30 years ago, said she was honored by his support and that it meant a lot to her that he gave her this opportunity. His career really took off in 1992 when he was selected to his first of six Pro Bowls. Cowboys news: The big takeaways from Stephen Jones discussion of the Dallas offseason, Cowboys 2023 offseason guide: Heres what they should do at the linebacker position. That's because defensive tackle Bob Lilly literally known as "Mr. Cowboy"! Ezekiel Elliott Just Made a Bold Statement That Cowboys Fans Will Love The Cowboys are trekking through a difficult 2020 season that has seen them fall well below the .500 mark. Odds & lines subject to change. Barnes played in only one game for the Cowboys in 1980 but went on to become one of the most productive tight ends in NFL history. He is without question the Greatest #80 in Dallas Cowboys History. Following the 1978 season, Jones left the NFL to pursue a career in boxing and went 6-0 with five knockouts before returning to the Cowboys in 1980. Though he only started four games of his 69 career games in Dallas, he was able to find a role as a pass rush specialist. Donovan stepped in for the retired Ralph Neely and together with Herb Scott made one of the best tandems in the NFL over his nine year career. As a junior, he appeared in 11 games, tallying 13 receptions for 246 yards and 2 touchdowns. Lamb's father, Dee, told ESPN that his daughter chose No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Harper was a backup wide receiver and only posted one reception for 8 yards.[13]. At the time of his retirement in 1989, his 232 games played in a Cowboys uniform was the franchise record, its since been tied by Bill Bates then surpassed by Jason Witten. In his first start in the fifth game against Washington State University, he set a school single-game record with 12 receptions. He had a 45-yard touchdown reception in the second game against Colorado State University. He also recorded 32 interceptions for a whopping 472 returns yards and three scores. I like long walks on the beach, mystery novels, no just kidding those suck. Fasano has been a key part of the New York Jets' offense since being selected by them with the ninth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. California Lutheran College (Thousand Oaks, California), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. FRISCO, Texas Jaylon Smith is getting back to his roots. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Breunig recorded 18 tackles in one game against the Eagles and led the team in tackles for six seasons. Though he had his nicks and bruises he was a reliable contributor on the defense for over a decade. Analysis: Super Bowl winning center Mark Stepnoski gets consideration here but Breunig ultimately gets the win for his longevity. Analysis: Only the second defensive lineman in this set of 10 numbers that has been dominated by linebackers. That glorious day is 80 moons away, so to celebrate were going to crown the Greatest 80 in Dallas Cowboys History. 3 For The Final Three", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alvin_Harper&oldid=1135980263, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 01:29. After that the real fun begins, as Dallas Cowboys football will be back in the swing of action! Why did CeeDee Lamb wear No.88 for the Cowboys? I do that 24/7/365. Analysis: It was a decision between Martin and Erik Williams, the book end tackle for three Super Bowl titles in the 90s, but ultimately Martin wins out. Teams are at the mercy of the board in the draft, and in this edition the Cowboys are able to bolster their secondary with a pair of teammates. Analysis: Coakley was the Cowboys third-round pick in 1997 and came at a time where the Cowboys dynasty of the 90's started to fade. 21 and 88? Number 52: Dexter Coakley, LB, 1997-2004. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He was the first induction into the Cowboys Ring of Honor a year after he retired and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 on his first-ballot. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Wild Card 34-13 vs. Los Angeles RamsWon Divisional Round 30-27 vs. Atlanta FalconsLost Conference Championship 7-20 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Other Notable Asst. Were not interested in what these players did in their careers, just how they performed while they were a part of Americas Team. He delivered the ball perfectly, as Norv Turner recalled in Troy Aikman’s Hall of Fame induction, to Alvin Harper between the numbers. He started 165 games, appeared in 209, recorded 52 sacks, with one interception. After losing two NFL Championship games to the Packers, two conference title games to the Browns, and a Super Bowl V loss to the Colts, Lilly was famously seen tossing his helmet clear across the field in disgust. He helped win a single Super Bowl, but defined the 1960s for the franchise. In 2004, he was a volunteer wide receivers coach at Howard University. : Mike Ditka (Special Teams/Receivers), Jim Myers (Assistant Head Coach/OL) and Gene Stallings (Defensive Backs), Training Camp: California Lutheran College (Thousand Oaks, California), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Analysis: There is no debate at 55 as its Jordan every day and twice on Sunday. Though he was never made an All-Pro or Pro Bowler, Fitzgerald was a mainstay on the line for seven seasons and through 19 playoff games. His speed . In eight seasons, he started all 127 career games he appeared in, notching 545 tackles, 10 interceptions, four pick-sixes, 7.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries, and five forced fumbles. When asked about possible opponents ahead of their first game on September 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lamb said: "We're going to try to get through training camp and see what happens.". Analysis: Flozell Adams, a five-time Pro Bowler deserves mention here but Niland is the choice. Nguyen only played a full 16 games three times in his career but when he was on the field, the Cowboys defense was much better than the opposite. His top receiving game came in the third game against the Denver Broncos, making 2 receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown. Andrie would make the Pro Bowl five straight seasons from 1965-1969, was a first-team All-Pro selection, and two-time second-team All-Pro as well. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Thats right, from one to 99, multiple Cowboys have occupied those jersey numbers. Included are players that played for the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) from 1960-2022. On December 1, he was released after he complained about his playing time, following the Redskins 23-20 loss to the St. Louis Rams. However, he did return home to BC after his year with Dallas to attend his senior ceremony before graduating from college.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Below are the other seven cowboys who wore number 88: Lee Roy Jordan, HB, 195354 The second overall pick in the 1954 draft, Lee Roy Jordan played eight seasons in Dallas where he became the first player to win the Heisman Trophy while playing for another team.
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