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Known as "Roger The Dodger" for his scrambling abilities, "Captain America" as quarterback of America's Team, and also as "Captain Comeback" for his fourth-quarter game-winning heroics, Staubach had a penchant for leading scoring drives which gave the Cowboys improbable victories.
Sep 19, 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.
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.
The 6-3, 200-pound Staubach wound up his career after the 1979 season with an 83.4 passing rating, the best mark by an NFL passer to that time. His career chart shows 1,685 completions in 2,958 passing attempts, which were good for 22,700 yards and 153 touchdowns.
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).
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).
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 Thomas Staubach (Roger the Dodger or Captain Comeback) Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-3, 197lb (190cm, 89kg) Born: February 5, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH (Age: 82-243d) Draft in the 16th round (122nd overall) of the ., in the 10th round (129th overall) of the .
Feb 5, 2024 · Staubach led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl wins and two other trips to the big game despite not becoming a starter until he was 29. In honor of Staubach's birthday (he was born on Feb. 5,...
Following the 1979 season, Staubach retired, fearing the after-effects of recurring concussions. In 1983, Staubach became the sixth member of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor and two years later was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Born Feb. 5, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
