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Legendary Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan’s Untold Legacy: The Cowboys and Alabama Icon Passes at 84

Legendary Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan's Untold Legacy: The Cowboys and Alabama Icon Passes at 84

Jordan was drafted by the Cowboys sixth overall in the 1963 NFL Draft, and was a five-time Pro Bowler throughout his career. He was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but did not make the final cut.

AdvertisementAdvertisementLosing Lee Roy Jordan feels like the closing of a monumental chapter in Cowboys history — a player whose grit and fierce leadership helped define an era. Spending his entire NFL journey with Dallas from ’63 to ’76, Jordan wasn’t just any linebacker; he was the heartbeat of the legendary Doomsday Defense and a pivotal force behind the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl triumph in 1971. Hailing from Excel, Alabama, his football roots ran deep through his days at Alabama, a national champ and College Football Hall of Famer. Beyond the gridiron, Jordan’s relentless work ethic and commitment to community painted the portrait of a man who embodied true dedication. His legacy, enshrined in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor and etched in the sport’s memory, lives on as a beacon of toughness and integrity. LEARN MORE

Losing Lee Roy Jordan feels like the closing of a monumental chapter in Cowboys history — a player whose grit and fierce leadership helped define an era. Spending his entire NFL journey with Dallas from ’63 to ’76, Jordan wasn’t just any linebacker; he was the heartbeat of the legendary Doomsday Defense and a pivotal force behind the Cowboys’ first Super Bowl triumph in 1971. Hailing from Excel, Alabama, his football roots ran deep through his days at Alabama, a national champ and College Football Hall of Famer. Beyond the gridiron, Jordan’s relentless work ethic and commitment to community painted the portrait of a man who embodied true dedication. His legacy, enshrined in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor and etched in the sport’s memory, lives on as a beacon of toughness and integrity. LEARN MORE

AdvertisementJordan was born and raised in Excel, Alabama, and played football with the Crimson Tide. Jordan helped lead Alabama to a national championship in 1961, and was named an unanimous All-American in 1962. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Jordan was Alabama’s oldest-living All-American at the time of his death, and is considered one of the best defensive players in the school’s history.

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