Lee Roy Jordan (born April 27, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, he played 14 years in the NFL for the Cowboys from 1963 to 1976.

Jordan, a junior, was the center on offense and middle linebacker on defense. Jordan was playing center and Bama suffered a rare pass interception, one of only five that...

Then in the 1963 draft, the Cowboys added yet another key contributor, using the No. 6 overall pick on Lee Roy Jordan, an All-American at Alabama, coached by the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant.

2024年9月24日 · Lee Roy Jordan Jordan was the sixth pick overall in the 1963 NFL draft. The Dallas Cowboys offered Jordan a signing bonus of $17,500 and a new automobile to lure him away from the Boston Patriots of the recently formed American Football League.

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Jordan became an immediate starter at middle linebacker and anchored the Dallas Cowboys for the next 15 years. In 1973, he won NFC Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected to a Pro Bowl team five times in his career and an All-Pro team twice.

2024年10月3日 · On Thursday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the players still in consideration to be nominated as senior candidates for the Class of 2025, including Maxie Baughan from Bessemer High School...

2022年7月15日 · Jordan went to five Pro Bowls and retired as the franchise’s all-time leading tackler with 1,236 in his 14-year career. He also came up with a whopping 50 takeaways on 32 interceptions and 18 fumble recoveries.

For his senior year, 1962, Jordan became unanimous All-America. Alabama went 10-1 with a 17-0 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. Jordan made 30 tackles in that game. Jordan followed his college career with 14 outstanding years as a Dallas Cowboy.

For his senior year, 1962, Jordan became unanimous All-America. Alabama went 10-1 with a 17-0 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. Jordan made 30 tackles in that game. Jordan followed his college career with 14 outstanding years as a Dallas Cowboy.