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Lee Roy Jordan, Who Helped the Dallas Cowboys Win Their First Super Bowl Title, Dies at 84
Lee Roy Jordan, a 5-time Pro Bowler and leader of the Cowboys' 'Doomsday Defense,' recorded 1,236 tackles and committed to community service after retiring in 1976.
- Lee Roy Jordan, a key player for the Dallas Cowboys' first Super Bowl-winning team, died at age 84, as announced by the team.
- Jordan was diagnosed with dementia, believed to be due to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to the Dallas Morning News.
- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones praised Jordan's spirit and commitment, stating, "His legacy lives on as a model of dedication, integrity, and toughness."
- Jordan was recognized as a legendary linebacker in Alabama and was part of the Cowboys' defense for 14 years.
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Before he became the heartbeat of the Dallas Cowboys’ defense, Lee Roy Jordan was just a kid from Excel, Alabama, chasing greatness under the watchful eye of Paul “Bear” Bryant. In 1961, he anchored Alabama’s defense as the Crimson Tide stormed to Bryant’s first national championship. And when he walked off the field in his final game—posting an almost mythical 31 tackles in the 1963 Orange Bowl shutout of Oklahoma—his legend was already etched …
NFL Legend Passes Away At 84
Lee Roy Jordan, a five-time NFL Pro Bowler who played a key role in helping the Dallas Cowboys secure their first Super Bowl in 1971, has passed away. He was 84-years-old. The Cowboys confirmed Jordan’s passing in a touching statement posted to X on Saturday. “It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan,” the franchise wrote. “An inspirational leader of the Cowboys first championship teams, Jordan was at the core of…
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