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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.
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.
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 .
Making Staubach particularly dangerous was his ability to scramble out of trouble – his 410 career rushes netted him 2,264 yards for a 5.5-yard average and 20 touchdowns. He led the NFL in passing four times. He was also an All-NFC choice five times and selected to play in six Pro Bowls.
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...
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.
Sep 15, 2023 · During his 11-year NFL career, few stars shined brighter than the man nicknamed “Captain Comeback.” 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.
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...
Known as “Roger the Dodger,” all he did as a junior quarterback was lead Navy to a ranking of second in the country and a berth in the Cotton Bowl, where he set Bowl records for pass completions (21-of-31) and yards passing (228).
In football, he was a lanky master of elusion at Navy during the early 1960s. Roger "The Dodger" Staubach, who began his career at Cincinnati's Purcell High, was a quarterback of unmatched talents, equally adept as a runner or passer.
