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Roger Thomas Staubach (⫽ s t ɔː b ɑː k ⫽, - ⫽ b æ k ⫽; STAW-bahk, -back; born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America", and "Captain Comeback", is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
Roger Thomas Staubach (Roger the Dodger or Captain Comeback) Position: QB Throws: Right. 6-3 , 197lb (190cm, 89kg) Draft: in the 16th round (122nd overall) of the ., in the 10th round (129th overall) of the .
- February 5, 1942
May 31, 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.
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Nov 4, 2021 · A complete quarterback and a great leader of men. Staubach was mobile, had a great arm and was accurate, throwing 153 touchdowns and over 22,000 yards. Known...
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Mar 10, 2015 · Take a look at how Staubach was able to overcome adversity and become Captain America. ...more. "A Football Life: Roger Staubach" documents how Staubach came close to never stepping on a...
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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.
Roger Staubach was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 to 1979, winning two Super Bowls and four NFC championships. He was a Heisman Trophy winner at the U.S. Naval Academy and served in Vietnam before his pro career.
