A Football Life Roger Staubach

[@aktxag]

Greatest.Cowboy.Ever. Roger Staubach was everything I could have ever wanted in a childhood hero.

[@frederickruderman2997]

I’m 67 year old Giants fan: Put aside his skill as a QB., the problem w/Roger is that I feel like a huge failure when I compare myself & my decisions in life, that I made, vis-a-vis Roger. I feel small, weak. Beyond humbling. This guy is a great person…,

[@jstube36]

We all live our own lives. We all make mistakes that we regret. Roger's story is certainly interesting. Very inspiring. But he's also just a Human being like us all. He learned from the mistakes he made. Just as we learn from our own. And the only one we need to impress, is what we see in the mirror. When we take the wheel of our own life. We create our own inspiring story.

[@bigmountain7561]

When I was 11 years old back in 71 I had the pleasure of meeting Roger and Tom Landry on the elevator at the Marriott in Philadelphia. My Dad was with me and Roger was my favorite player. My Dad was a Navy Chief from WW2 so of course I wanted to be like Roger. Only 3 people have won the Heisman and the Super Bowl and I met one. He was so gracious and so was Tom Landry that they invited me down to the pregame taping of the players before they played the Eagles. I met all the Cowboys, it’s a great memory of my Father and Myself that will be with me forever. Thank You Dad, and also Thank You Roger and Tom.

[@davidhutchinson7888]

Awesome

[@djquinn11]

Great story, thanks for sharing it.

[@harrysurtees8710]

Wow, meeting Roger Staubach in an elevator when you were eleven yo, and being invited to the pregame and getting to meet all the Cowboys. I can't even imagine how excited I would be. Two men bigger than life, and you got to meet them. How great is that? If I could meet anyone in the world, my first pick would be Roger Staubach. Thanks for sharing.

[@porterhopson1312]

I just read this I love that u met him

[@radar0412]

Not quite. Desmond Howard is the 4th Heisman Trophy winner to also win Superbowl MVP.

[@waynenoll1967]

There aren’t any guys like him anymore. A truly great American and man of integrity. Most importantly, a man of God.

[@David-lj4gk]

I agree 💯👍

[@steveswangler6373]

Why is being a “man of god” important? A man that believes in a god that created sin, created hell,(if god loved unconditionally he wouldn’t have created hell and wouldn’t have the caveat of kissing his ass to not burn in hell) Then god creates people flawed, susceptible to temptation. Your god put us in the impossible position that he created, then demands we worship him or he’ll condemn us to eternal torture for failing the impossible situation he put us in, without us ever having a choice in the matter. If anyone deserves eternal damnation it is your manipulative emotional and mental abuser you worship. The one thing I don’t admire about Staubach is that he never used his critical thinking abilities to question that abusive being (if it exists) or his beliefs. That isn’t commendable, that is sad. And there are plenty of good people before during and after Staubach came along. And many of them don’t need a fear of what a god will do to then despite supposedly loving them “unconditionally.” “Man of god” means nothing at all but that has 1 never questioned their evidenceless faith or 2 if they did question it honestly and they still worship the most evil, vile being ever, they are not worthy of respect.

[@YourAverageKriegsman]

Roger Staubach will forever, in my opinion, be THE best quarterback in NFL history, not because of statistics or rings, but because of how many people he touched by simply being himself around family, friends, by how devoted to his faith he was, by how he brought out the best in people

[@derickclemons369]

I thank Roger Staubach for helping veterans get back on their feet. True inspirational hero.

[@dashcan8479]

Roger was my hero. My father died the year he retired. And for me Roger was my hero who just like my Dad a WWII veteran I emulated. The part with Hollywood Henderson always gets to me. There he was in his worst state and who speaks to him and helps him and lifts him. Roger did that. He has done it with all who came to him just like he said St. James in the Bible taught him by your works not just your words.

[@jacobpatton7587]

Oh man. Those testimonies by Pearson, Waters, and Henderson made me tear up. A true friend is one who is there in your hour of greatest need.

[@emmz7186]

Die hard Giants fan… but I grew up in the 70’s and he WAS the Dallas Cowboys… one of the finest people that has graced this earth and one of my all time favorites… class act and pure hero

[@Pastrychef90210]

So true. I agree with you. I too and a diehard Giants fan and Roger is one of the few from the enemy that I have respect for.

[@topJimmyP1984]

The Greatest of All-time, Legend!! When football was real.

[@anthonycampos8057]

I'll take him over tom Brady any day.

[@caiusKeys]

As a lifelong 49er fan, Roger Staubach is a great American!

[@richardsmith4673]

And great

[@pinecrestchurch]

@@anthonycampos8057 4 58”

[@PaulRobert474]

Roger was then, is now and forever will be my favorite player in any sport. Joe Montana? You are lucky Roger retired my friend. Tom Brady? Be glad Roger started his first game in the NFL when he was 27.

[@michaelwisner4941]

I was born in Wisconsin,, but Roger was so much fun to watch , when he played in the army navy game, then left for the Nam, I had so much respect for him, Thank you for everything you've done, for so many, God Bless you Sir

[@9sgnation386]

Found him in a book wow this was incredible I love this dude now his work grind all that 🔝🔝

[@DavidBrown-jx3mq]

I am a lifelong New England Patriots fan. Growing up in the Boston area in the 70's, most of my friends were Cowboy fans, because of one player, Roger Staubach. I always rooted against the Cowboys, but have the utmost respect for Roger Staubach.

[@MichaelSmith-ip8jg]

The game today could use more Staubachs . Heck of a leader !

[@harpergras]

Growing up in the 60's and 70's, This great man was my hero. In my eyes he could do no wrong. I loved him as a football player, but I wanted to be like him as a man. He treated everyone the way he wanted to be treated. A classy human being in every since of the word. I am 63 years old now and he is still my hero. To this day, when Roger speaks, I sit up straight and listen to every word he has to say. That is the respect that I have always had for him. As a bodyguard years ago I met Roger in Manhattan at an event and when I stopped talking to him, he laughed and said that I knew more about his life than he did. He was as classy as I always thought he was. Great memory.

[@Boz_-st4jt]

What a 'Awesome' man of God! Who also was a Football Player.

[@garywinters2282]

My hero when I was a kid in an era when an athlete could be a role model.

[@travishendrix7026]

God , Country, Cowboy. This man has kept his priorities in order. We just watched what the Lord can do when one does indeed follow the path.

[@chrisculp5636]

There are no words to describe this guy. Doesn’t matter if u were a Cowboys fan or not, he is a great man.

[@bobcarter4343]

Had dinner with he and his wife on a corporate outing. What a wonderful guy. #respect

[@CarlosReyes-qe2iq]

One word: excellent.

[@cordwarren6273]

Am 55 now Roger was my child hood hero

[@tfs4499]

MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE QB!!! Grew up watching Mr. Staubach lead the Cowboys offense down the field, TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

[@PaulRobert474]

Roger suits up with the Cowboys at age 22 instead of 27. He would without a DOUBT be the greatest of all time. FYI: He was 36 years old when they lost to the Stillers in 78. You remember back in the day when they used to let you hit the QB.

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

This man was far more than a football player. Veteran Navy officer, professional elite athlete, husband, father and very, very successful business man whose net with in 2022 is estimated by Forbes to worth at least $650-700million dollars. He and his investment company own a majority of downtown Dallas real estate.

[@mcarlkv53]

Same here life long Steelers fan, but man this guy was amazing Thomas sowell for president, roger staubach for Vice President…..both speak with wisdom discernment and critical thinking, both served in military

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

I grew up in Irving Texas and as a young teen in the 70s I sold concessions in the stands at Texas stadium for 3 seasons I went to every game from pre season and playoffs I got to meet a lot of players but Roger was and still is my favorite cowboy and I met him again years later working on one of his projects and he's a no nonsense no excuses get the job done type

[@jstube36]

My 1st visit to Texas Stadium was the 1997 Home opener. What a thrill that ended up being. I do miss that Stadium. I like AT&T Stadium. But Texas Stadium was so unique. The crowd was a factor. It's a shame it was taken down. It should've been converted to a Cowboys museum.

[@JustMe-gn6yf]

@@jstube36 My dad was zoning administrator for the city of Irving I got to watch Texas stadium and DFW airport get built and got to tag along with my dad during the entire build and Texas stadium used to have drive in theaters in the parking lot

[@personalbyedl]

One of the finest human beings there will ever be. Period!

[@ugaais]

One word ….Class…..no tats, foul mouth, colored hair, piercings, kids strewn all over the country…..a true role model…

[@aktxag]

Say that again. Everything you want in a childhood hero.

[@Solitude47152]

He trashed talked, jerk.

[@TrEYEClopasaurus]

Roger Staubachs life is the epitome of “The American Dream.”

[@danterio6188]

My Hero on the field and off!

[@kmjr2400]

To me Roger Staubach is the greatest of all time!! GOAT!!!

[@anthonycampos8057]

I'll take him over Tom Brady everyday of the week.

[@kmjr2400]

@@anthonycampos8057 Totally agree with you 💯

[@JaredMaxwell904]

🗣THE GOAT!!!🐐💯

[@davidgrant8832]

Roger Staubach, Hollywood Henderson, Drew Pearson and me. We grew up together with me being the kid brother in awe. Thank you guys for everything you did for me! You pretty much raised me.

[@PaulRobert474]

Roger put's the "A" in america's team. I still get choked up watching his retirement speech...

[@anthonycampos8057]

Hes also a veteran.

[@bcmcboot]

being rams fan, I don't

[@michaelleroy9281]

@@bcmcboot Then you have beaten the Cowboys in one divisional and 2 NFC championship games

[@raytinsman7815]

I think this is so inspiring and well done , should be a mandatory watch as an example to live life! God bless you Roger, from a lifelong Washinton fan, that remembers those games

[@StevebuckBuck]

Dang Ray. Congrats wish you lived in my neighborhood sounds like you did great as well

[@coolhand1005]

Roger was my hero as a kid, that's for sure !!!!!!!!! I'm a grown ass 54 yr old man & he's still my hero !!!!!!

[@williamoleary9330]

The best A Football Life of all time.

[@josephmcfarland8442]

Agreed or Joe Greene

[@williamoleary9330]

@@josephmcfarland8442 Lol. Nice try though.

[@no-bozos]

When you talk the talk and walk the walk greatness follows you.

[@sharcrum]

Wow. That was great. I've always just loved him. I began my love of football in the 70s because of him. And I kept it until about 4 or 5 years ago when all the kneeling and disrespect came in, then....it was gone. I've not watch any since. God bless you, Roger, for being such a light to so many!!!

[@josephciccolini1590]

I grew up hating the Cowboys, but after viewing this I'm sorry I ever rooted against him.

[@tomgorman748]

Loved Roger growing up in the 70’s, which was not easy for an Eagles fan.

[@Thegeneralms1]

He is the reason I’m a Cowboys fan to this day. As a kid in the 70’s I loved every player on the team.

[@bretherenlee1404]

roger staubach is the goat

[@kmjr2400]

I agree

[@anthonycampos8057]

Captain America

[@dianeleahy4970]

Roger Staubach is a Class Act!

[@Angel57501]

I grew up watching Dallas Cowboys games with Roger Staubach, since 70’s, he is the best atlhlete All-time I have seen. But football was not everything, Roger has a successful life like a business man and like a family father.

[@lanstarphoenix4189]

Used to see him almost every day at the practice field In Dallas and all the rest of them as they lived all around me. What a great time that was. He's still and always will be my favorite player.

[@jgamez5023]

For me, the Greatest QB of all time - the man could do it all and if they protected the QB back then, like they do now, Roger would've had a longer career and won a couple more Super Bowl rings. Playing QB in the 70s was absolutely BRUTAL !

[@gc2o4tom81]

Picture Roger Staubachs brain inside Deion Sanders body on an nfl football field in the 70’s……

[@tookiezzz2898]

@@gc2o4tom81 ?????

[@gc2o4tom81]

@@tookiezzz2898 I’m saying that Michael Vick was the most athletic QB, Roger the best head(mind)

[@gc2o4tom81]

@@tookiezzz2898 oops- and that I think a guy of Mike Vick’s speed would have made mincemeat out of defenses if the 70’a.

[@tookiezzz2898]

@@gc2o4tom81 Let me say this. I think Roger is one of the best human beings that I ever seen. On the football field he is easily one the best leaders as well. But he almost always had great weapons to work with. But I have seen Joe Montana, A. Rodgers, and Tom Brady do similar things. I just cant say one is better than the other. One more thing. On a Monday night many years ago I watched Brady just torch the Denver Broncos like it was child's play. That night I thought he was the best. And late in their careers I remember Peyton Manning, and Boomer Eisiasen calling audibles at the line of scrimmage and just picking apart the defenses they went up against. It was fantastic. Well I guess I am saying we have all seen a lot of football over the years. I for one cant pick the best. Sorry for the loooooong reply.

[@USA24541]

The greatest Ciowboy of them all!

[@vince065us.2]

I've never been a Cowboys fan.Mr.Staubach's one of the few Cowboys that I have a great deal of respect for.

[@allengreene9954]

40:54-42:11: Make any Grown Man 😢😢😢😢😢 Roger is a Real One. Having the Back of His Brothers👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Loyalty like that don’t exist in Today’s World 🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿

[@jamesgabriele3598]

Hollywood Henderson expression says it all. Roger is a great man.

[@jonathandees9608]

Everything Allen Green said and more!!☝️👍👍👍😂😂

[@johnsutton2010]

They'll never be another Roger Staunch.

[@johnsutton2010]

Oh man. 😟 I meant Stabauch. I feel sick. Lol

[@harrysurtees8710]

Thank you "A Football Life", I was in the Navy, proud to be in the same military as Roger. I didn't know everything I learned watching this video, but I always knew Roger Staubach was someone special. I loved football and Roger was my favorite all time player, He won the Heisman playing for Navy. He won multiple Super Bowls, he was generous, and as great a businessman as a football player. Of all the great football players, past and present, he is at the top of my list because of what he has done off the field.

[@jamesgabriele3598]

Hollywood Henderson- Says it all about Roger. He is my friend.

[@oscarignaciohernandezaguil3330]

Roger is the Best.

[@anthonycampos8057]

Captain America

[@stevefowler2112]

I was a huge Dolphins fan growing up as a teen boy in Cocoa Beach Florida in the late 60's/early 70's and I was heart broken when the Cowboys crushed them in the '71 SB 24-3 (the following year's perfect season healed my wounds) but man did I respect Roger Staubach...Annapolis Graduate, Heisman trophy winner, HF NFL QB and a true gentleman and family man with tremendous morals.

[@austinteutsch]

The bottom line to life is take care of your business of what God has given you, don't mess with anyone else for no reason at all and finally be a good man or woman who when you die, no one can't say any different.

[@BobMiller-rg3qw]

I love Roger. It's great to see good guys win! Love to all.

[@bufnyfan1]

Mr. Staubach knew that his football career could end at any time from injury so he prepared for his life after football. He got involved in real estate/financing/investments and ultimately was able to sell the company he founded. He is now worth ~$600 million.

[@nevergonnabesilent]

Roger is the GOAT. He is the ultimate and forever king of Dallas!

[@stevenkloepping2953]

Roger always has been and always will be my QB!!! I am taking him over anybody. NEVER out of a game......

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

Staubach was the guy who really put the star on the Cowboys helmet and was the legend that made them America's team.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

Yep, him and Bob Lily

[@davettabowers6359]

Landry, Pearson, staubach, dorsett captured the meaning of being America's team.

[@PaulRobert474]

Roger Staubach was my favorite player then, he is my favorite player now, and forever will be my favorite player. FYI: There won't be a dry eye in the house of any true Cowboy fan of old when he passes.

[@edwardhill1279]

I've a Cowboys fan since 1977 this Nov 29 it'll be 54 yrs Ive seen it all as far as the Dallas Cowboys go Roger Staubach is my all time QB.. Followed by Aikman..D White..T Romo..D Prescsott..Q Carter..

[@harrysurtees8710]

Rome had the best stats, but didn't know how to win, Romo holds the record, I believe, for the most interceptions late in a game for a loss. Presccott needs to learn now to win the big games.

[@joechavez6613]

Roger staubach is the reason I am a cowboy fan since 1972 at the age of 9 years of age. Yes with all the up and downs many down l.o.l .IN MY OPINION

[@Rev22-21]

I was 9 in 65. I watched them every since through thick and thin.

[@reggierico]

A great American and a wonderful role model for me as a young boy in the 1960's/70's.

[@marvinarthur7139]

As a redskins fan i hated him because he always beat us . As a person hes great . i worked at rfk stadium in 82 82 and 84 , in 82 i rode up in the elevator the moring after my cousin was murdered. Any other time i would have said something smart i didnt say a word. He asked me what was wrong, i told him about my cousin and he said he would say a prayer for him.

[@Tadaia]

Loved the video! I'm a Falcons fan but as I kid I absolutely adored Roger Staubach.

[@JFeldman22]

I’m a die hard, lifelong Steelers fan but I absolutely love Roger Staubach.

[@ayiii1776]

Much respect for your kind words. Texas loves Roger. But just know... we absolutely respected your Steelers. You'll were some bad boys!

[@minkymott]

That's funny, because I hated the Steelers but I love Bradshaw.

[@PaulRobert474]

You put Roger wit the steel curtain and your talking about the greatest team to ever walk on a field...Roger or Tom Brady? Roger all day long, twice on Sunndays!

[@minkymott]

@@PaulRobert474 I disagree. FIVE times on Sunday...haha :)

[@danterio6188]

@@minkymott There will never be another Roger Staubach...Ever

[@matthewmercer2477]

A class act, never really saw him as a kid. What a scrambler. What a man.

[@hillbillyheaven-ig4kg]

Roger Staubach is the reason why I am a Dallas Cowboys fan.

[@davidgrant8832]

Roger Staubach is the reason the Cowboys are the Cowboys! Nuff said.

[@DaveHutch-g5k]

This is easily the greatest football life episode ever

[@alexevanoski4588]

When people today ask why the Cowboys are considered “ Americas Team” this guy and Landry are the reasons. The consistent success from 1971-1979 for the QB and 1966-1982 for the HC is why. They were truly contenders every year in the 70’s. The Steelers won more superbowls but the cowboys were always there.

[@jstube36]

It was more than just the success. Tex Schramm was a master of marketing. The Cowboys had a vast radio network. Tex made sure they were on the Afternoon game on Sundays. They weren't the only team with cheerleaders. But Tex marketed them like no other. Of course it didn't hurt having stars like Ed Too Tall Jones, Randy Manster White, and Harvey Martin on the line. To say they were exciting to watch is an understatement. They had a knack for drawing fans from other teams. This made them as hated as they were loved. That's why they will always be America's Team. How Bout Them Cowboys

[@carlowens9720]

Has made the most money of all former nfl players. A true winner!

[@JorgeMedina-ih4qt]

Thanks for this upbuilding story

[@toddm9501]

With age, comes wisdom. My older friend was a die hard Cowboys fan in the early 70's. I was all Raiders. Now in my later 50's, Roger is under rated. Brady is #1. Then Roger, then Otto Graham. Give props to the older guys. They were getting the hell beat out of them.

[@joevidaurri3434]

We love you Rodger...thank you....

[@jeffreylorenger6746]

He is a top 5 QB of all time who often doesn’t get his due.

[@Brad88ford]

The Men who built what now the Cowboys benefit from. Such class!

[@herbertbradford9579]

I remember number 12 throwing ten yard outs all the way down the field for a TD. Rarely did the defense stop him. Him and Unitas and Bart Star showed the world how to play quarterback.

[@alanstrong55]

Roger is still a champion. Played a true game, not just there for the money. Roger Dodger!!

[@silencedowell1722]

Oh my his the real Captain America!!! 🇺🇲🦅🚢🏈🏆🕊️ #12Staubach #RogertheDodger

[@randyperfecto7468]

Wonderful soldier of our Lord

[@arijitbanik7597]

Fantastic! True Hero.

[@curtisyost5247]

That's heartfelt as well as true full about his early years. 8tht

[@jeffammon5083]

Just watched the one about Steve Largent"local hero" and those men were from a different era, sons of depression Era parents adaptive intelligence, actually attentive of surroundings ,always looking for the edge ,great role models for kids

[@michaelstern8657]

Growing up in New Orleans, my very first game was the Saints vs the Cowboys in the Superdome. At the time Staubach was the only player to drop back into the shotgun and that was only during certain situations. The crowd boo’d but the Cowboys really handed it to the Saints that day. As for politics, that’s a whole different and dirty game. You’ll never see anyone, of moral character running for office. They just won’t put their family through that and it’s very easy to corrupt the uncorrupted.

[@countryascanb5229]

I am a big Cowboys fan and Roger Staubach is the reason why I'm a Cowboys fan

[@rodneydukes2135]

I remember in the 70’s we would have super bowl games in elementary school. Cowboys vs Steelers. I was always on cowboys as Roger was my fav. Being from Ga my dad loved Falcons but I was a Roger Cowboy fan. I remember the entire team. I hated Bradshaw and the Steelers. Joe Namath would also predict the Super Bowl winner. Loved football because of ROGER!!!

[@tomsauer3830]

If he would have been a starter at 24 or so, no telling how many more Super Bowls they'd have.

[@allobove7798]

Exactly. And allowed to play his game. Landry is overrated.

[@PepereDupre]

I love Roger he's a friend of mine

[@tomjones2202]

I think Joe Montana learned from Roger Staubach how to manipulate the last 2 minutes of a game. I hated the Cowboys but I loved Roger Staubach and still do! He is the GOAT if you ask me,, and nobody does lol. Lets just say Roger started the clock manipulation like Joe did and Tom Brady does to this day! Thanks Roger Staubach!

[@patrickmoylan5983]

Landry was his own worst enemy.

[@Theboozehound-j9i]

One of the Greatest American's Ever.

[@robertherrera5975]

I'm not a cowboys fan but Roger Staubach was a great quarterback and probably the best quarterback the cowboys had.

[@zachmalone428]

Crazy to look at the NFL in 2022 and then listen to all the qbs from the 70s that were pissed they don't get to call the plays. Lmao

[@tito195321]

His star is the only name on Main Street side walk becuase he attended New Mexico Military Instuite here in Roswell it’s on 3rd and main if you ever visit Roswell, New Mexico. He was the starting QB for the team he also was in the Baseball team and Basketball team in 1960

[@martyemmons3100]

At 33:13 of the video, when Staubach is being interviewed by Tarkington really shows the fire/passion that burns in Roger's spirit. I mean, there's no come back for Tarkenton when Staubach tells Fran, "Maybe if Grant was calling the plays, you would be in the Superbowl.".

[@harrysurtees8710]

That went over my head. I get it now. Roger told Fran Tarkington, if Grant was making the calls maybe you would be in the super bowl? S*#t, the Vikings lost four super bowls in a row. I hated the Vikings, I was a Rams fan back then, but I still liked Tarkington and Joe Cap. I don't hate players, just teams.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Tarkenton, you must not be a football fan

[@saib46]

After 50 years still cant believe 2 rookies beat the Cardinals, Led by mr Staubach and mr Hill

[@DonnyBoSox]

All praises to Roger Staubach

[@Benjamin_2307]

Wish Chris Christie loved his Country as much as he loved Roger Staubach. Save it Chris

[@michaelleroy9281]

Thanksgiving Day, turkey, football Dallas Cowboys and Roger Staubach in the 70s

[@jimmungai1938]

I’ve got to add my comment I lived in Dallas Texas 1981 and left in 82 to go to Houston and I remember the Cowboys are they play some pretty good football Bob Lillian Ed too tall Jones have some really good ball players anyway hey Roger thank you for the memories this is Jim mungai again

[@steveclayton2353]

Staubach,stabler,Bradshaw,precious memories how they linger.

[@harrysurtees8710]

Great football memories.

[@davettabowers6359]

As a Dallas fan stabler personified the raiders. No other QB had was more of a raider.