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Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed " Mr. Cowboy ", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs.
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Bob Lilly, legendary Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980, discusses how Hall of Fame Health and Brooks...
Feb 26, 2023 · As the Dallas Cowboys' first ever draft pick, Bob Lilly became "Mr. Cowboy" and helped the franchise reach its first two Super Bowls. This is his story. Skip to main content
Apr 11, 2019 · 1. First and foremost. November 23, 1975 - Philadelphia Eagles guard John Niland (74) (left) shakes hands with retired Dallas Cowboys tackle Bob Lilly (74) during half-time ceremonies...
Bob Lilly was a two-time All-Southwest Conference pick and a consensus All-America choice at Texas Christian before the Dallas Cowboys' selected him as the franchise's first draft choice in 1961. For the next 14 seasons, his play on defense was so outstanding that he became popularly known as "Mr. Cowboy."
Bob Lilly is an American gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in National Football League (NFL) history. As the anchor of the Dallas Cowboys’ “Doomsday Defense,” he helped the team win its first Super Bowl title (1972).
Aug 12, 2021 · Lilly's signature play — sacking Bob Griese for a 29-yard loss — fittingly came in the Cowboys' first Super Bowl victory.
Bob Lilly went through life with several nicknames, none more widely used than “Mr. Cowboy.” And why not? Bob’s career, filled with superlatives and remembered this week in the Gold Jacket Spotlight, was filled with “firsts” for one of the National Football League’s iconic franchises.
Lilly was the ring leader of that great TCU defense, winning All- Southwest Conference honors. Although the Horned Frogs slipped to a mediocre 4-4-2 record in 1960, Bob Lilly's individual play continued to draw praises from the experts.
