Roger Staubach
Inducted:
1985
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
197 lb (89 kg)
Born:
February 5, 1942
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Quarterback
College:
NMMI (1960)
Navy (1961–1964)
Roger Staubach became one of the most iconic quarterbacks in NFL history, leading the Dallas Cowboys with poise, mobility, and clutch play. After winning the Heisman Trophy at Navy, he fulfilled his military service before joining the Cowboys in 1969. Staubach’s combination of accuracy, scrambling ability, and calm leadership helped shape Dallas into “America’s Team.” He guided the Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories and four NFC championships, earning Super Bowl VI MVP honors.
Known for late-game comebacks, he made the term “Hail Mary” famous with his dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass. Staubach was selected to six Pro Bowls and consistently displayed a strong sense of discipline and competitiveness. After retiring in 1979, he remained one of the most respected figures in the sport. Roger Staubach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, sealing his place among the greatest quarterbacks ever.
Staubach's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
- Super Bowl MVP (VI)
- Second-team All-Pro (1971)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1971, 1975–1979)
- 4× NFL passer rating leader (1971, 1973, 1978, 1979)
NFL Records
- NFL Man of the Year (1978)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL passing touchdowns leader (1973)
- One of the NFL’s top fourth-quarter comeback quarterbacks
NFL Teams
Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979)
NFL Draft:
1964: 10th round, 129th overall pick
Dallas Cowboys
Number Worn:
12
NFL Stats
Seasons:
11 (1969-1979)
Games Played:
131
Game Started:
114
Passing attempts:
2,958
Passing completions:
1,685
Completion percentage:
57.0%
TD–INT:
153–109
Passing yards:
22,700
Passer rating:
83.4
Rushing yards:
2,264
Rushing touchdowns:
20