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Lee Roy Jordan, Alabama and Dallas Cowboys Linebacker, Dies at 84

The Cowboys confirmed his death, with owner Jerry Jones praising his instincts, leadership and community service.

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The NFL's Dallas Cowboys announced the death of long-time star linebacker Lee Roy Jordan, who played 14 seasons and won a Super Bowl title with the club

Overview

  • He spent 14 seasons with Dallas after being drafted No. 6 overall in 1963, serving as the anchor of the franchise’s famed Doomsday Defense through 1976.
  • His NFL honors included five Pro Bowl selections, the 1973 NFC Defensive Player of the Year award, and a Super Bowl VI championship.
  • Jordan recorded 32 interceptions with three returned for touchdowns, and Pro Football Reference credits him with 19.5 sacks from an era before the stat was official.
  • He starred at Alabama under Bear Bryant, helping win the 1961 national title and earning unanimous All-America honors in 1962.
  • Post-career recognitions included the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (1980), the College Football Hall of Fame (1983), and the Cowboys Ring of Honor (1989); no cause of death was reported.