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Robert Newhouse Part Of Best Dallas Cowboys Era
by Tammy Garrett
http://thelandryhat.com/2014/07/28/robert-newhouse-part-best-dallas-cowboys-era/
The excitement of the opening of Dallas Cowboys training camp and the anticipation for the coming season was put on hold last week as Cowboys past and present, as well as fans, took time out to remember one of the best loved players of Tom Landry‘s golden era. Former Cowboys fullback Robert Newhouse passed away July 22 at the age of 64.
Those fans who are old enough to remember the Landry years are no-doubt familiar with Newhouse, who was known for his exceptional leg strength and even called a “human bowling ball” in an endearing way because he was so low to the ground that would-be tacklers found it nearly impossible to bring him down. Ironically, his most famous play turned out to be his touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Richards in Super Bowl XII to put the Denver Broncos on ice and give Landry his last NFL championship.
When Newhouse wore the silver and blue, the Twitterverse had yet to be imagined and there was no constant barage of news from the Internet and ESPN. Somehow, fans still felt an affinity for their favorite players without knowing where they had dinner the night before the game or what they did during the off season. There were only brief glimpses into players’ personal lives that came with segments on Sunday afternoon pregame shows and post game interviews. Comparing that time with the present, though, the bond between players and fans was forged stronger than it is today.
As was common before the chaos of free agency, Newhouse played for the Cowboys for the duration of his career, which spanned from 1972 to 1983. He was lauded for his humor, unselfishness and humility by those who knew him best after his death. For this Cowboys’ fan, Newhouse will be remembered as part of what I consider to be the best era of Cowobys football. Back then it wasn’t taking a leap of faith to buy the jersey baring the name of your favorite player because that person might leave before any memories could be attached to it. Having a contest with my Pittsburgh Steelers buddy in study hall to see who could write the names and numbers of our favorite team down first wasn’t much of a challenge because it stayed the same year after year...
by Tammy Garrett
http://thelandryhat.com/2014/07/28/robert-newhouse-part-best-dallas-cowboys-era/
The excitement of the opening of Dallas Cowboys training camp and the anticipation for the coming season was put on hold last week as Cowboys past and present, as well as fans, took time out to remember one of the best loved players of Tom Landry‘s golden era. Former Cowboys fullback Robert Newhouse passed away July 22 at the age of 64.
Those fans who are old enough to remember the Landry years are no-doubt familiar with Newhouse, who was known for his exceptional leg strength and even called a “human bowling ball” in an endearing way because he was so low to the ground that would-be tacklers found it nearly impossible to bring him down. Ironically, his most famous play turned out to be his touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Richards in Super Bowl XII to put the Denver Broncos on ice and give Landry his last NFL championship.
When Newhouse wore the silver and blue, the Twitterverse had yet to be imagined and there was no constant barage of news from the Internet and ESPN. Somehow, fans still felt an affinity for their favorite players without knowing where they had dinner the night before the game or what they did during the off season. There were only brief glimpses into players’ personal lives that came with segments on Sunday afternoon pregame shows and post game interviews. Comparing that time with the present, though, the bond between players and fans was forged stronger than it is today.
As was common before the chaos of free agency, Newhouse played for the Cowboys for the duration of his career, which spanned from 1972 to 1983. He was lauded for his humor, unselfishness and humility by those who knew him best after his death. For this Cowboys’ fan, Newhouse will be remembered as part of what I consider to be the best era of Cowobys football. Back then it wasn’t taking a leap of faith to buy the jersey baring the name of your favorite player because that person might leave before any memories could be attached to it. Having a contest with my Pittsburgh Steelers buddy in study hall to see who could write the names and numbers of our favorite team down first wasn’t much of a challenge because it stayed the same year after year...