![]() ![]() Staubach was 0–2 passing and was sacked twice for -24 yards. He relieved starter Ron Klemick as the Minnesota defense, led by Bobby Bell and Carl Eller, was stifling in its 21–0 victory. As a third-class midshipman (sophomore) in 1962, he got his first opportunity to play, in the third game of the season, against the University of Minnesota on October 6. Naval Academy in 1961, and played quarterback for the Midshipmen. To prepare for his naval career, Staubach spent one year at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, where he set a school record for passing yards and scored 18 total touchdowns. John the Evangelist Catholic School, and graduated from the Catholic high school Purcell High School in Cincinnati (now named Purcell Marian High School) in 1960. He was a Boy Scout as a youth, attended St. He is of partial German descent, and grew up in Silverton, a northeastern suburb of Cincinnati. Staubach was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of Elizabeth (née Smyth) and Robert Staubach. He is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of all time. He was the executive chairman of the Americas region of Jones Lang LaSalle until his retirement in 2018. Staubach is one of ten players to both win the Heisman Trophy and be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the only quarterback. He was named to the Pro Bowl six times during his 11-year NFL career. ![]() Staubach was named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI, becoming the first of four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP, along with Jim Plunkett, Marcus Allen, and Desmond Howard. He led the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII. He led the team to the Super Bowl five times, four as the starting quarterback. Staubach joined Dallas in 1969 and played with the team during all 11 seasons of his career. Navy, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. Naval Academy where he won the 1963 Heisman Trophy, and after graduation he served in the U.S. Roger Thomas Staubach ( / s t ɔː b ɑː k/, - / b æ k/ STAW-bahk, - back born February 5, 1942), nicknamed " Roger the Dodger", " Captain America", and " Captain Comeback", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. As a devoted fan, stay consistent representing Staubach and the Cowboys with Roger Staubach memorabilia from the Drew Pearson's Cowboys Legends Pro Shop. When asked how he wants to be remembered, Staubach stated “as a pretty darn consistent quarterback”. A few of his accomplishments include the 1963 Heisman Trophy, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Once he retired in 1979, he amassed 1,685 passes for 22,700 yards and over 150 touchdowns. His teammates knew with Roger on the field, they always had a chance to win. ![]() Not only was Staubach an outstanding quarterback, he was a leader on and off the field. ![]() One of his most notable moments is the 50-yard “Hail Mary” touchdown pass to Drew Pearson in the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff with only 24 seconds left in the game that ended with the Cowboys having a 17-14 victory. Staubach was drafted in 1964, but because of his commitment to the Navy, he was unable to join the team until 1969. Roger Staubach, also known as "Captain Comeback" for his 23 fourth-quarter game winning heroics, is not only one of the most memorable Dallas Cowboys players, he is also one of the most memorable quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. ![]()
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