Know Your Dallas Cowboys: The Blog

I previously posted a Bob Lilly Wallpaper, primarily for use on larger monitors (it is 1680 X 1050, but it also works pretty well on smaller, more traditional monitors). Below is my latest effort, focusing on Roger Staubach. I don’t claim that this is worth a crap or anything close to it, but [...]

I have avoided hyperbole or anything close to it for a while now, but I had to mention this: Pro-Football-Reference has added box scores for every NFL game dating back to 1940. This mean that we now have access to box scores for every game the Cowboys have ever played. You are free [...]

I am not a very good Arena Football League fan, but I watch the Dallas Desperados occasionally, including this evening. They were seeded third in the National Conference and facing the sixth-seeded New York Dragons. New York won 77-63 thanks to some successful onside kicks.
You can probably already see a few comparisons — Dallas, [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #49
Two players have worn #49 for the Cowboys. Both players were tight ends.
Johnny Huggins, TE, Alabama State, 2001
Statistics: Huggins caught eight passes for 36 yards for the Cowboys.
Accolades: None.
Longevity: He saw action in 10 games in 2001.
Intangibles: There is not much to remember about the 2001 [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #48
I’d say we have an easy one today. Three players have worn #48, including two running backs and a cornerback.
Alex Green, CB, Indiana, 1987
Statistics: Green recorded one interception with the Cowboys.
Accolades: Replacement player.
Longevity: Replacement player.
Intangibles: He started all three replacement games in 1987.
Terry Witherspoon, FB, Clemson, [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #47
Six players have worn #47, including five defensive backs and a receiver.
Dextor Clinkscale, S, South Carolina State, 1980-85
Statistics: Clinkscale recorded nine interceptions with the Cowboys.
Accolades: None.
Longevity: He played six seasons with the Cowboys, though missed the entire 1981 season due to injury.
Intangibles: Clinkscale was part of “Thurman’s [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #46
Nine players have worn #46, including five running backs, three defensive backs, a linebacker.
Craig Baynham, RB, Georgia Tech, 1967-69
Statistics: Baynham rushed for 442 yards and six touchdowns with the Cowboys.
Accolades: None.
Longevity: He played three seasons in Dallas.
Intangibles: Baynham was the winner of the MOP Award for 1968. [...]

Although I am sometimes an avid boxing fan, it’s probably a good thing that Roger Staubach was my childhood idol and role model instead of some boxer. Here’s some perspective:
Mike Tyson: Earned more than $300 million in the ring but filed for bankruptcy in 2003.
Evander Holyfield: Earned more than $120 million during his career [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #45
Eight players have worn #45, including three running backs, three defensive backs, a tight end, and a receiver/cornerback.
L.G. Dupre, RB, Baylor, 1960-61
Statistics: Dupre rushed for 422 with three touchdown in Dallas.
Accolades: None.
Longevity: He played two seasons in Dallas.
Intangibles: Dupre was the first starting halfback with the Cowboys. [...]

Part of the Greatest Players by Number Series
Jersey #44
Seven players have worn #44, including three running backs, three defensive backs, and a tight end.
Don Bishop, CB, City College of Los Angeles, 1960-65
Statistics: Bishop recorded 22 interceptions with the Cowboys, including eight in 1961.
Accolades: He was named to the Pro Bowl once.
Longevity: He played six seasons [...]