ClappingCarrot
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...which is what I was getting at.Honestly, the fact that Dak and Romo were never supposed to be starters makes them all that more inspirational, to me. JMHO.
...which is what I was getting at.Honestly, the fact that Dak and Romo were never supposed to be starters makes them all that more inspirational, to me. JMHO.
Have to be Bobby Hayes.ONE player only, please.
For me, Lee Roy Jordan. He was always near the ball.
Ah, ges.Have to be Bobby Hayes.
When Meredith went deep..
the whole stadium stood up and lost their minds when he scored.
Nobody had ever that sort of play before.
Fitting perspective there, Hazy.Imagine being the first African-American players to play for the Cowboys in the early 1960s before modern civil rights laws. Here are some inspiring guys I will praise for overcoming the prejudices and racism they encountered early in their careers in Dallas:
This list could go on...All of these guys came to Dallas before the Civil rights laws that protect all Americans now from being discriminated against in housing. All these guys had to endure some racism in the early days of the Cowboys. Mel Renfro tells an amazing story about his struggle with housing when he first came here. All these guys were pioneers and paved the way for future black players.
- Frank Clarke- great TE and first receiving star for Cowboys in early 60s.
- Don Perkins- in the ROH. First great RB for Cowboys
- Mel Renfro- drafted by the Cowboys in their great 1964 draft- member of HOF. Tells stories of how hard it was to buy a house in Dallas as a young black player.
- Jethro Pugh- great DT on the first Doomsday Ds.
- Cornell Green- All pro safety of the 60s and early 70s.
ONE player only, please.
For me, Lee Roy Jordan. He was always near the ball.
ONE player only, please.
For me, Lee Roy Jordan. He was always near the ball.
Bill Bates - never quit attitude.ONE player only, please.
For me, Lee Roy Jordan. He was always near the ball.