Lee Roy Jordan

Lee Roy Jordan (born April 27, 1941 in Excel, Alabama) was an NFL football player who played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s and 70s.

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April 27 - 1941 - Excel, Alabama - NFL - Football - Linebacker - Dallas Cowboys - 1960s - 70s

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Jordan was an All-American at the University of Alabama and was named the outstanding player of the 1963 Orange Bowl when he made 31 tackles en route to a 17-0 victory over the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 1963. He became the franchise's all-time leader in solo tackles (743) in his 14 seasons with the Cowboys. He was a two-time All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler. He also helped the Cowboys to three Super Bowls and five NFC Championship games.

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University of Alabama - 1963 - Orange Bowl - University of Oklahoma - Pro Bowl - Super Bowl - NFC

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Jordan was small for his position at only 6'1" and 215 pounds, but his competitiveness and drive made up for his lack of size. Head coach Tom Landry said of Jordan, "He was a great competitor. He was not big for a middle linebacker, but because of his competitiveness, he was able to play the game and play it well. His leadership was there and he demanded a lot out of the people around him as he did of himself."

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In 1983, Jordan became a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1989, he became the seventh member of the Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor at Texas Stadium.

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1983 - College Football Hall of Fame - 1989 - Texas Stadium

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Jordan currently heads the Lee Roy Jordan Lumber Company, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Lumber - Dallas, Texas

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