Staubach, Roger (Thomas)

Staubach, Roger (Thomas)
born Feb. 5, 1942, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

U.S. football player.

He compiled a notable record at the U.S. Naval Academy (1962–65), where he made All-American and won the Heisman Trophy (1963). His professional career was spent as quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys (1969–79), which he helped make into a dominant team, leading them to the play-offs in every year but one (1974) and to four Super Bowls (won 1972, 1978; lost 1976, 1979).

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