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Drew Pearson (born January 12, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane .
Drew Pearson was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983, leading the team in receptions and receiving yards for four consecutive seasons. He caught 48 touchdown passes, including the famous "Hail Mary" in 1975, and was a three-time All-Pro and All-Decade selection.
Dec 15, 2022 · Pearson, who started his pro football career as a punt and kick return specialist, earned the nickname “Mr. Clutch” because he always came through for the Cowboys in crunch time. An eventual three-time First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, Pearson ran precise routes and caught anything Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach threw in his direction.
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- January 12, 1951
Drew Pearson played 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983, catching 489 passes for 7,822 yards and 50 touchdowns. He was known as "Mr. Clutch" for his game-winning catches in the 1970s, including the original Hail Mary™ pass in 1975.
Aug 19, 2020 · Pro Football Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, who served as vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1989, explains what makes Cowboys great Drew Pearson, who joined the...
Jul 31, 2021 · Drew Pearson is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and he relived his greatest moment with The Athletic's Bob Sturm.
