Lee Roy Jordan (born April 27, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, he played 14 years in the NFL for the Cowboys from 1963 to 1976.

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Dallas Cowboys #26 Herb Adderley (CB) ... #66 Georg Andrie (DE) #60 Lee Roy Caffey (LB) #83 Mike Clark (K) #63 Larry Cole (DE) #89 Mike Ditka (TE) #52 Dave Edwards (LB) #62 John Fitzgerald (C) ... #22 Bob Hayes (WR) #35 Calvin Hill (RB) #54 Chuck Howley (LB) #55 Lee Roy Jordan (LB) #50 D.D. Lewis (LB) #74 Bob Lilly (DT) #64 Tony Liscio (T) #51 ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Lee Roy Jordan won one Super Bowl during his career with the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys secured their victory in Super Bowl VI, held in 1972, where they defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-3. Jordan’s strong leadership and defensive prowess were vital to the team’s success throughout the season and in the Super Bowl.

Jul 31, 2023 · Jordan led all players in Super Bowl V with seven tackles. He lead his team with five tackles in Super Bowl VI, helping lead the Cowboys to a 24-3 victory over the Dolphins. He had four...

Then in the 1963 draft, the Cowboys added yet another key contributor, using the No. 6 overall pick on Lee Roy Jordan, an All-American at Alabama, coached by the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant.

May 13, 2024 · Lee Roy Jordan was an elite Linebacker who was a tackling machine. Playing his entire fourteen-year career with the Cowboys, Jordan was a hard-hitting defender who always seemed to know how to strip opponents of the ball.

Jul 15, 2022 · He became the sixth overall pick of the 1963 draft by the Cowboys and that summer played on the College All-Star team that upset the world-champion Green Bay Packers. Jordan stepped in at weakside linebacker for the Cowboys as a rookie and then moved to the middle in 1966 after Jerry Tubbs retired.

Sep 24, 2024 · He played on teams that won five conference championships, eight divisional championships, and one Super Bowl, a 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. Jordan earned All-Pro honors twice and selection to five Pro-Bowl teams. He became the seventh Cowboy inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 1989.

Lee Roy Jordan played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys from 1963 to 1976. He was the Cowboys 1st round draft choice in 1963. The former All-American who patrolled the gridiron at Alabama did not disappoint. He was selected to five Pro Bowls and was twice voted All-Pro.