DALLAS — Lee Roy Jordan, a linebacker on the primary Tremendous Bowl-winning group for the Dallas Cowboys within the Seventies, has died. He was 84.
The Cowboys announced Jordan's demise Saturday with out saying when he died or giving a explanation for demise.
Jordan was a first-round draft decide by Dallas in 1963 after a standout profession at Alabama, the place he performed for the late Paul “Bear” Bryant.
Jordan was a giant a part of the “Doomsday” protection that carried the Cowboys to a Tremendous Bowl title in a 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins through the 1971 season. He retired in 1976, the 12 months earlier than Dallas received its second championship.
A five-time Professional Bowler, Jordan was the primary participant inducted into the Cowboys' ring of honor after proprietor Jerry Jones purchased the group in 1989.
Jordan continues to be second on the group's profession tackles record with 1,236. Darren Woodson, a security on the Dallas groups that received three Tremendous Bowls within the Nineties, has 1,350.
“With fearless instincts, management and relentless work ethic, Jordan was the embodiment of the Cowboys' spirit,” the group stated. “Off the sphere, his dedication to his group was the centerpiece of his life after retiring in 1976.”
The Cowboys have been often called “subsequent 12 months's champions” after the well-known “Ice Bowl” loss to Inexperienced Bay in 1967, when the Packers went on to win their second consecutive title in Tremendous Bowl 2. Three years later, Dallas misplaced to the Baltimore Colts on a last-season subject aim within the Tremendous Bowl.
The breakthrough lastly got here a 12 months later with a linebacking crew led by Jordan and Chuck Howley, together with defensive deal with Bob Lilly, whose 29-yard sack of Bob Griese was the signature play within the Tremendous Bowl win.
Jordan was the defensive chief on Alabama's 1961 nationwide championship group and was an Related Press All-American a 12 months later. He was inducted into the School Soccer Corridor of Fame in 1983.
The Tide referred to as Jordan a “legend” in a social media post Saturday, saying he would “ceaselessly a part of Alabama Soccer historical past.”
