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Roger Thomas Staubach (/ s t ɔː b ɑː k /, - / b æ k /; STAW-bahk, -back; born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America", and "Captain Comeback", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
May 31, 2024 · 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.
Roger Thomas Staubach (Roger the Dodger or Captain Comeback) Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-3 , 197lb (190cm, 89kg) Draft: in the 16th round (122nd overall) of the ., in the 10th round (129th overall) of the .
Jul 19, 2021 · 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.
Making Staubach particularly dangerous was his ability to scramble out of trouble – his 410 career rushes netted him 2,264 yards for a 5.5-yard average and 20 touchdowns. He led the NFL in passing four times. He was also an All-NFC choice five times and selected to play in six Pro Bowls.
The on-field general for Dallas during their remarkable Super Bowl run was quarterback Roger Staubach. Roger Staubach prepares the Cowboys before Super Bowl XII. #tbt #CowboysNation pic.twitter.com/yg7fxKtKI1 — Dallas Cowboys Star Magazine (@DCStarMagazine) March 10, 2016
Sep 15, 2023 · 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. It’s not difficult to see why.
“Roger the Dodger” Roger Staubach. QB | Junior | United States Naval Academy. In 1963, Staubach became the second Naval Academy football player in four years to win the Heisman Trophy.
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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).
