ROGER STAUBACH DALLAS COWBOYS. CAPTAIN COME BACK

[@clifftanton8385]

No words can describe this mans greatness

[@Jiltedin2007]

It was that Divisional Playoff game in 1972 at San Francisco that stamped the nickname on Roger Staubach! That game was definitely one for the ages!

[@mikemorris9340]

My childhood hero. It's amazing to see HOF QB's who have no problem admitting their love for Captain America.

[@alohawg]

My all time favorite player, my hero as a kid. I always had the feeling we could come back in any game with Roger, always.

[@williamivory3496]

You had to experience seeing those games when Rodger Staubach was an NFL quarterback it was a experience that you would never ever forget.💨💨💨

[@PaulRobert474]

Roger was then is now and forever will be my favorite player!

[@1964American]

One great American Hero! If there was a man who could run for President with no dirt on him then it would be him! Roger was the man you wanted your child to idolize and who's friend you wanted to be. My favorite all time Cowboy and a true patriot.

[@bubbakemp5817]

My childhood Hero! Roger will always be my favorite Dallas Cowboy!

[@johnschober5240]

My favorite Cowboy.

[@tomfrankiewicz7951]

A truly great quarterback. Tough as nails. Better than any quarterback playing today

[@michaelleroy9281]

Last regular season game of his career in 1979 could have been his greatest comeback ever against Washington, anyone remember that game?

[@romine777]

In my mind, Roger Staubach was the best quarterback in history. He may not have all the records but we was a focused leader, a good guy, great arm, tough, and runny ability. He was "Roger Dodger" who made impossible moves. He was built to be a quarterback.

[@Asahel717]

Roger Staubach played eight full seasons as the Dallas starting QB. He won six division titles, four NFC championships, won two SBs by a combined 38 points and lost two SBs to the great Pittsburgh teams by a combined eight points. In half of the seasons he started, he took his team to the SB. At the ages of 36 and 37, he led the NFL in passing in 1978-79. In some ways, the career of Roger Staubach is almost like that of Gale Sayers. Sayers played only 68 NFL games, is regarded as one of the greatest RBs of all time and was the youngest player ever to be inducted into the HOF. Staubach, when judged by other great QBs (Unitas, Montana, Manning, Brady, Favre, Elway, Marino) had a short career. One can only imagine what kind of passing numbers he would post in today's pass-happy NFL. One can only imagine what his career would have looked like had he not endured so many concussions, forcing him into retirement while he was still at the top of his game. One can only imagine if he had played for 12, 13 or 14 years. His career, though legendary, might be looked upon with even greater historical impact. Two heartbreaking losses to Pittsburgh - especially, SBXIII - are what prevents Staubach from being heralded as the greatest QB of all time. Had Dallas won either of those SBs, Staubach would have been 3-1 in four SBs, having faced great defensive teams in all four games. Tom Brady, despite his 4-2 SB record, never faced a defense nearly as formidable as the '75 and '78 Steelers defenses Staubach faced. The NYG brought pressure on Brady in two SBs and yet those Giants' front fours were not nearly as dominating as the Pittsburgh front fours that pressured and beat up Staubach in SBx X and XIII. Had Brady played against those Steelers front sevens (and Mel Blount), I doubt he would have four SB titles to his credit.

[@ottico84]

He was a real boss. Never saw him play because I was too young but I love watching his videos.

[@eaglesyz]

Imagine what would have been if he played football out of college instead of 6 prime years in the Navy...also if he faced some of the cream puff defenses brady faced...Carolina, atlanta and early eagles and played with todays rules? His numbers would have been surreal.

[@lloydkline7245]

Roger starback my hero love those seventies Dallas cowboys teams

[@andytrimble5615]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Staubach is, was, and always will be the greatest QB ever.

[@davidbolden30]

.amn

[@keithnall4152]

A soldier as Heisman a Superbowl champion+My hero Roger the dodger staubach

[@juliawolf7954]

There will never be another QB like Staubach. Ever.

[@clifftanton8385]

Thank you sir their is only one Captain America their will never be another one

[@clifftanton8385]

The greatest quarterback of this time or anything

[@clifftanton8385]

Sheer Terror their is only one one of the two top QBs Staubach and then Staubach

[@robycip9715]

I have one jersey and thats the only one I will ever have thank you ....you represent what it means to be a great human and man of GOD

[@jcdova29]

Just glad one of the best of all time wore the star!

[@danduke7339]

Great post. Thanks for the memories

[@jayfoulk2453]

Drew Pearson belongs in the HOF with Roger.

[@Asahel717]

I agree, Jay. Sad thing is that Pearson is unlikely to get inducted. I look back to SBXIII. Imagine if Dallas had won that game. Say Jackie Smith holds on to tie the game at 21 in the 3rd, or if Randy White does not fumble the kick-off in the 4th that set up the Swann TD, or if Dallas recovered the second onside kick and tied the game with a FG to force OT. Pick any of those scenarios. If the Cowboys would have won that SB they, not the Steelers, would have been the team of the 70s, and with that distinction, players like Pearson, Cliff Harris, Harvey Martin and Chuck Howley would probably be in Canton today. Swann made spectacular catches in the SB but his regular season career stats were not spectacular, even if you correct for the pre-1978 rule changes that opened up the passing game. Still, I have no problem with Swann being in the HOF. But if Swann is in Canton, I believe Drew Pearson and Cliff Branch should also be there. Branch may one day get in. I doubt no. 88 will ever don the gold jacket. :(

[@johnhagan9271]

Agree Drew probably would be in the NFL HOF if his career wasn't cut short due to a serious car accident that nearly killed Drew

[@jayfoulk2453]

I think his work up the time of the accident was well worth HOF consideration. Most HOF QBs had receivers either in the hall or that were at least considered for the hall. The glaring exception for me is Tom Brady. Roger did it during the greatest era of pro football though.

[@epm5433]

Indeed. Cornell Green, John Niland, and George Andre, too. These guy, and those mentioned above, anchored teams that that had winning records 20 consecutive seasons, 18 playoff appearances, 12 NFC Championship Game appearances, played in 5 Super Bowls and won 2 championships. And, left us with countless memories.

[@teej783]

No doubt. Drew Pearson was a clutch receiver for Staubach just like Novacek was the clutch receiver for Aikman.

[@vias3595]

Best clutch QB ever (yea, I'm biased too, I admit it). But he's still the best clutch QB ever, regardless. I loved watching him play, cause you always knew Roger would always find a way to win.

[@jcdova29]

The first Heisman campaign waged was a brilliant idea and it might of planted the seeds for the love of captain America.

[@alejandrosaldanarosales9102]

My hero all my life...

[@garymayfield5995]

He was 27 years old when he first started in the league, that's at least 5 years he lost in his prime............scary

[@t4texastom587]

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY Roger Staubach#12🏈

[@myroseaccount]

A truly inspirational man

[@scotwells7573]

If Staubach would have started his run with the Cowboys earlier instead of going to 'Nam he could have been the GOAT.

[@topJimmyP1984]

The best! My all time favorite athlete and person!!

[@musicola7371]

I always rooted for Roger despite the fact that he played for the Dallas Cowboys. We got to watch a few of his college games - the most exciting player of his time.

[@jumpnjiminycricket]

Roger the Dodger is Da MAN!!

[@horseman528]

Roger the Dodger. One of the best if not the best not only in playing football but in his everyday life as well. If Jackie Smith had not dropped that pass, they would have won SB Xlll. He hit him right in the numbers.

[@kmjr2400]

GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

[@chrisslaughter5552]

As a Redskin die hard...The Greatest QB Dallas has had...Just a few plays from winning 2 more Super bowls...He killed us and broke my heart many times.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Last game of 1979

[@chrisslaughter5552]

@@michaelleroy9281 Last game for the dIvision the best the Redskins played in Dallas in Years But I never was never Comfortable during this game but we had Lamar Parrish on Tony Hill but Roger was perfect with the throw..Roger hated the Redskins since they beat him and Dallas in 72 NFC championship they said they were glad was the QB instead of Don Meridith and he made.us pay for years...Great QB and great man.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

I just sent a letter to NFL FILMS to put this out on a DVD with bonus/extrras film that never have been released such as the FULL 1968 scrimmage you sometimes see against the Rams. That should be released instead of just sitting in a vault. There should be a 4-5 hour Roger dvd released by NFL Films. His bust is not most requested to be seen of living HOF members, his stuff sells out the fastest on Shop NFL.com and Mitchell and Ness....the man is as close to God as you can get, PURE CLASS.

[@stanhankins3175]

GOAT.

[@velwear]

There should have been a movie about Staubachs' football career.

[@TheRgordon16]

As a kid growing up in a Pittsburgh in the 70’s I remember how my friends and I always believed Roger was better than Terry Bradshaw even though the Steelers always won. But we believed if Roger played for the Steelers we would have still won 4 Super Bowls (maybe even more) and his stats would have been much better.

[@ronaldturner6704]

A 🐐

[@melbrowne3370]

My Favorite Player!🏈💯....so Kool under pressure....leading his team to Many victories....I've recently found out that the nfl is just entertainment...and the game is played Not to win...but to make money👎...now I feel very different about the nfl....but I Still have Fond, Beautiful memories of the 1970's....& Roger T. Staubach🏈#12...I Really wish that Tom Landry would have let Roger call his Own Plays.....he Most Certainly Earned the Right to....

[@tomfrankiewicz7951]

Roger Staubach is way better than Tom brady. Roger played against tougher defenses and was in a tougher division

[@hectorpla9322]

Of course no doubt, Roger has revolutionized the quarterback back position with his leadership and determination.

[@dme1016]

Giants fan since they came to NJ, but I was a 'Boys fan when Staubauch was there & he was an all-time great, with Naval Service thrown in before the NFL - and AFTER the Heisman! If Denver's (or wherever the hell he plays) Osweiler is "worth" 72 mil, Staubauch would be worth 5 times that.

[@clifftanton8385]

So famous he had three nicknames Captain Comeback Captain America Rodger the Dodger nobody has ever done that except him

[@PrinceTron1]

"Ya gotta love the Cowboys! "They're the most exciting team in football"! Oh wait, I'm a Bears fan!"

[@juliawolf7954]

Most loved & hated team in AMERICA. They don't have to be AMERICA'S team, but they'll ALWAYS be MY team.

[@thedarkstranger963]

That's right! I have plenty of his throwback jerseys and before I'm done I will have them all! I paid $275.00 for one and I'd do it again! RESPECT and HONOR!!!

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

Would be Admiral Comeback since he was from Navy!

[@kaizerknightshadekobra231]

John Elway Steve Young Probably wanted to play QB For the Dallas Cowboys. If they look up too roger

[@harold3032]

what a arm

[@nobodyaskedbut]

Still the greatest college QB of all-time and along with Oscar Robertson one of the 2 greatest ever at BOTH the college AND pro level combined. I put him a distant 2nd at QB behind Otto Graham in pro history. Most everyone forgets he missed FOUR years to the Navy which included a Vietnam tour. He could do all the things which made Graham the greatest (top level passer, ballcarrier, leader, playmaker and winner) only like all other QBs not nearly the winner Graham was and also, not quite the passer.

[@texasrockshillcountry6574]

Always wondered how Roger would have done if He immediately went into the Pros instead of the 4 years in Military Service. 4 years is a long time.

[@sportshistorybuff]

In the 1970's, if you needed to run the two minute drill to come from behind and win the game, Staubach, Stabler and Griese were in a class by themselves.

[@sportshistorybuff]

To win the game in a two minute drill, it was hard to pick between Stabler, Griese and Staubach, all epitomized the quarterback as a field general under pressure.

[@patmcstuff671]

I felt like I knew him and he was my favorite player growing up, can’t stand what the cowboys turn into though

[@adamchase7626]

I now have the number 12 Staubach jusey in the mail yesterday after a got home from work adam bruce chase

[@gio048]

Great man🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@hiramduran9269]

Roger said Romo was the best quarterback Dallas ever had. So did Aikman.

[@tonyginnetti5828]

I guarantee you if Romo had the quality of a "team" Staubach had when he played, Romo would've had at least 2 SB rings! Romo had everything against him during his tenure with Dallas - no consistency in the offensive schemes, players either coming or going or causing team dissention, no running back that can even come remotely close to a Duane Thomas, Tony Dorsett or Emmet Smith, offensive lines that were never consistent; either lack of protection or constant drive-killing penalties (are ya listening, Flozel Adams?), Dallas never had a marquee punt or kickoff returner during Romo's career with Dallas to give him those occasional short-field drives, and as far as the defense was, yeah, they had some very good players, but team discipline was a constant issue! So many 15-yard defensive penalties (unnecessary roughness, facemask, pass interference, etc...) The pressure of being a QB for the Dallas Cowboys, especially having to follow in the footsteps of Meredith, Staubach and Aikman, forced Romo to feel that he had to do everything due to lack of team effort and discipline! This caused Romo to have those occasional moments where he would throw that untimely interception or maybe that fumble trying to scramble for extra yards! Tony Romo has a career passer rating of 97.1, fourth best in NFL history being A. Rodgers, Russel Wilson and T. Brady! He is the Cowboys' leader in passing yards (34,183) and TD passes (248 - 9th most in NFL history among QBs who played their entire career with just one team). Romo led 27 game-winning drives in the 4th qtr and overtime during his 2006-2015 career, the most in the NFL over that span, one more than P. Manning and M. Ryan! 75 of Romo's 248 career TD passes came in the 4th qtr, three more than Staubach and Aikman combined! Those are just a few of Romo's amazing stats during his years with the Cowboys that so unfortunately will be tarnished because he was never able to win the "BIG GAME"! Football was and still is a team sport and I don't CARE who the QB is, without the complete quality of the team, a QB can only do so much! A few others come to mind as well (F. Tarkenton, D. Marino, J. Kelly, D. Fouts). Just something to think about!

[@jamessnow5369]

The NFL will Never be the Same Without the Washington Redskins And Roger Starbach thats my opinion. He definantly Earned Captain Comeback cause he Was the best.

[@michaelleroy9281]

He was a 27 year old rookie in 1969

[@PaulRobert474]

If he started playing in the NFL when he was 22 or 23 he would be the greatest of all time. No doubt about it. The Cowboys were good. He made them great.

[@petergarcia589]

Aaron Rodgers wears 12 in honor of OUR hero.

[@jac01970]

Football players were a lot better back then compared to the way they are now period.

[@joeleicht5764]

I'm a little ashamed to say it, but I hated Staubach with a passion back in the 70s. It was because I was a St. Louis Cardinal fan, and they had the fiercest rivalry in the NFL from 1974 to 1977 (believe it or not, they split those eight games 4-4.) But looking back, if it were not for my foolish hopes for the Cardinals, I'd have loved Staubach. He was great. Tony Romo has all the Cowboy passing records, but he'll always be Tony Loser, while Staubach will always be Captain America.

[@777Outrigger]

Yes, I was a Cowboy fan back then, and the rivalry between Dallas and St Louis, and Dallas and Washington were fierce. I would rather Dallas play Oakland or Miami than these divisional teams.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Don't even talk about ANY other Cowboys quarterback with Roger Staubach

[@michaelangelopaterson233]

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[@raulchavez4181]

at Bob Hayes' HOF induction in an interview Staubach said (and Darrell Green also said) that if Hayes was playing today he'd be tthe fadtest player in the NFL

[@kayper54]

And I'm STILL a little disgusted they waited until AFTER he died to induct him. I mean, he'd been on the semi-finalists' list for YEARS....

[@dme1016]

Raul Chavez ... Probably, and I was a 'Boys fan back then (go Giants!), but I still would rather have Randy Moss-type speed at wide receiver with all the other attributes he bought. He wasn't a vroom burner, but still the GOAT in my eyes.

[@geraldbeasley]

Brady vs. Staubach in Super Bowl, The Raiders won also, Patirots vs. Raiders with Jack Tatum & Old Willie Brown. Gronk going across middle of the field. Jack Tatum waving incomplete pass.( Ask Sammie White). Patriots playing against Miami, Buffalo & NY Jets.

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

Wow....I didn't know there was a connection between Roger Staubach and Bill Belichick. Who would have thunk it?

[@ErnieJJr1476er]

Roger Staubach is not my Idol, but Our Brother In Christ, Fellow Trooper, (USArmy Of One Reserve At Your Service National Guard FOR US Go NAVY!) Fellow U.S. Citizen, Our Gift From Mr. & Mrs. Staugbach's, Their Son, Our Captain Got Yo Bach, Roger That. See Ya At Kingdom Come, Brother.

[@stealthbomber2127]

As much as I loved Coach Landry, he actually held Roger's ability down. They lost Super Bowl five because he would not put Roger in because of a silly rule he had. Joe Namath in the pregame show mentioned the entire league knew Craig Morton had a tendon injury like John Unitas and no longer had his cannon arm.

[@kayper54]

They make a LOT bigger deal out of the Super Bowl these days.

[@inbredagogo]

Looked like Roger could have played running back as good as quarterback.

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

I have on dvd a Flag football game from 1990 RFK the Cowboys old timers vs the Redskins old timers. Roger, Charlie Waters (my hero)..with knee braces and all, Drew, Tony Hill, BH Dupree, Calvin Hill and John Fitzgerald...I think Harvey plays as well and they DESTROY the Redskins 48 or 49 to21 and it was not even that close. There was a fist fight, Roger threw for over 400 yards and he RAN..RAN them all over the field, it is hilarious to watch. George Allen is going crazy on the sidelines saying Roger was cheating because he was scrambling so much. LOL. The year before they beat the Skins at Texas Stadium even worse. LOL

[@arthurdduda8233]

inbredagogo he ran like a sissy what are you talking about

[@johnhagan9271]

Danny White at times put up better numbers than Roger Staubach, was a good QB, but in the clutch aka money game Danny White wasn't up to the task, Roger Staubach was

[@jayfoulk2453]

We wouldn't have to hear about "The catch" so damned much if Danny White hadn't fumbled...

[@johnhagan9271]

Jay Foulk Danny White wouldn't have fumbled the football if Eric Wright doesn't grab Drew Pearson by the collar Pearson would've been gone for the Dallas Cowboys GM TD, not only would the CATCH been just a foot note, but Danny White would've been seen in another light

[@teej783]

White didn't have the same caliber team around him either. Dorsett and Pearson along with the Doomsday Defense. Aikman had a similar dominating team with Smith and Novacek and Doomsday II. It's a team game.

[@thefallofthewicked5865]

Roger Staubach = 2 Superbowl rings = winner Troy Aikman = 3 Superbowl rings = winner Danny White & Tony Romo Had great teams handed to both of them = 0 rings choke artists. Cowboys fan circa 1975

[@mikegillaspy1721]

Eric wright. He ruined dannys big comeback game

[@chicoalva19]

It was amazing what Saubach used to do, but it begs the question, why he had to be Captain comeback so often? I prefer Troy Aikman, most of the time he was ahead.

[@nobodyaskedbut]

Aikman couldn't do anything as well as Staubach.

[@abcall-timesboxingchanneln7076]

If only Staubach actually had the most comebacks even at the time of his retirement. Roger had only 13 4th quarter comebacks placing him 25th at the time of his retirement in 1979. People need to stop drinking the Captain comeback Koolaide.

[@howardklein2368]

Watch the 1970 NFC Championship game Dallas v. San Francisco Morton had a below average game at best. That year, Dallas' defense led them to the Super Bowl versus the Colts.

[@143Bubb]

You didn't record the ending? Why?

[@erickabara944]

Likes leami aide worked aron Rodgers over the years listens no trade

[@lausd3562]

Rodger the Dodger

[@billbates5475]

Dak couldn't tie his shoes.

[@theoracle1291]

Top 5 Qbs Montana Young Staubach Brady Manning

[@MikeYac66]

+Sonya Antoine Young doesn't belong on that list

[@damn.1672]

I'd put Brady over Staubach cuz the stats, in 2011 Brady only had about 56 less TD passes than Montana... Brady now has over 400. Compare their stats and look for yourself

[@damn.1672]

Also, Young only has 1 rong

[@damn.1672]

+LFJUG PhD ring*

[@rustyshadow7]

Roger told (Olympic Gold Medalist) "Bullet" Bob Hayes "I'm gonna beat you in a 20 yard dash"; They ran one and Bob beat him and they ran two and Bob beat him, and they ran five and Bob beat him, and they ran ten and Bob beat him, and after about the 30th one he beat Bob... and that was the end lol!

[@clifftanton8385]

Their is only one Captain Comeback

[@erickabara944]

Madden just let Eric play as Plunkett jim

[@erickabara944]

Was at lita ford bar and house both ar

[@williamtripp349]

Naval academy, HT in 63, Vietnam 10 years with the cowboys U want staubach to be a great role for anyone, I just wish I could send him my jerseys. So he could autograph for me, for sports that would. The third g to happen to me, I served 1st gulf war, brothers in arms for ever

[@erickabara944]

Eric brown baranczyk aron Rodgers Eric baranczyk allan verdict

[@Condorman12]

hi

[@sylvialuna2485]

Bedroombusy

[@justme-yr2xf]

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[@keithnall4152]

A soldier as Heisman a Superbowl champion+My hero Roger the dodger staubach