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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 was named to the Pro Bowl six times during his 11-year NFL career.
Roger Staubach (born February 5, 1942, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) is an American collegiate and professional gridiron football quarterback who was an important factor in the establishment of the National Football League (NFL) Dallas Cowboys as a dominant team in the 1970s.
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Roger Staubach joined the Dallas Cowboys as a 27-year-old rookie in 1969 and became a Super Bowl MVP and also a league leading passer four times. Learn more today!
Despite being one of the most famous athletes in the world and having nicknames like “Roger the Dodger,” “Captain America” and “Captain Comeback,” Staubach didn’t crave the spotlight.
Staubach led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl wins and two other trips to the big game despite not becoming a starter until he was 29.
Feb. 5/1942 – Football Hall Of Fame QB Roger Staubach is born. 6x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl (DAL – 1971 & 1977) & 1x Super Bowl MVP. Career Stats: 131 GP 22,700 Passing Yards, 153 Passing TDs, 2,264 Rushing Yards, 20 Rushing TDs & 83.4 QB Rating.
During his 11-year NFL career, few stars shined brighter than the man nicknamed “Captain Comeback.” Approaching 44 years since he last took an NFL snap, Roger Staubach still is regarded among the best to play the position. When the NFL announced the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team in 2019, Staubach was one of the 10 quarterbacks selected.
Roger Staubach. Writer: Hail Mary: The Drew Pearson Roger Staubach Story. Roger Staubach was born on 5 February 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Hail Mary: The Drew Pearson Roger Staubach Story, SLANT 45: The Movie (2011) and The Perfect 10 (2023). He has been married to Marianne Staubach since 4 September 1965.
Staubach was heralded as college football's premier player, receiving both the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award along with All America acclaim. When his playing days had ended at Navy, the school's record book had 28 new entries recording his amazing accomplishments.