The Dallas Cowboys announced the passing of team legend Lee Roy Jordan on Saturday. Jordan was 84 years old and played for the Cowboys from 1963-76. “It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan,” a statement from the Cowboys read. “An inspirational leader of the Cowboys first […]
The Dallas Cowboys announced the passing of team legend Lee Roy Jordan on Saturday. Jordan was 84 years old and played for the Cowboys from 1963-76.
“It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan,” a statement from the Cowboys read. “An inspirational leader of the Cowboys first championship teams, Jordan was at the core of the Dallas Cowboys ‘Doomsday Defense,’ anchoring the middle linebacker spot for 14 years. As a five-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All=Pro choice, Jordan was the first Dallas Cowboy inducted into the Ring of Honor by Jerry Jones in 1989. With fearless instincts, leadership and a relentless work ethic, Jordan was the embodiement of the Cowboys spirit. Off the field, his commitment to his community was the centerpiece of his life after retiring in 1976.
“His legacy lives on as a model of dedication, integrity and toughness. Lee Roy Jordan’s impact on the game, and on those who knew him, will live on forever. Our hearts go out to Lee Roy’s family, friends and loved ones.”
Jordan played college football at Alabama for three seasons before being drafted by the Cowboys with the No. 6 overall pick in the 1963 NFL Draft. He was also selected in the AFL Draft the same year by the Boston Patriots, but chose the Cowboys.
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