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We've count down the Top 60 players in franchise history and we're finally at the end. Who is the great Dallas Cowboys player of all-time? Our panel has ranked them in order. Find out who's No. 1.
- Roger Staubach. Age: 82. 4,522 votes. Captain America himself, Roger Staubach sported the star with pride and determination, establishing himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
- Emmitt Smith. Age: 54. 4,795 votes. Emmitt Smith's legendary career as the Cowboys' all-time leading rusher saw him burst through defensive lines with a seemingly unstoppable force.
- Bob Lilly. Age: 84. 3,143 votes. Dubbed "Mr. Cowboy," Bob Lilly embodied the spirit and dedication of the Dallas Cowboys during his illustrious career. The franchise's first-ever draft pick, Lilly's technical mastery and unwavering pursuit of quarterbacks forged the foundation for the legendary Doomsday Defense.
- Randy White. Age: 71. 3,132 votes. Randy White's tenacious and ferocious approach to the game earned him the nickname "The Manster," as he wreaked havoc on offensive lines throughout the NFL.
- Randy White. White spent an incredible seven of his 14 seasons as a first-team All-Pro. The “Manster” was the intimidator of the NFL during his prime.
- Larry Allen. Allen would be one of the top five greatest players in many NFL franchises, but he falls outside of that with the Cowboys. He famously bench pressed nearly 700 pounds.
- Tony Dorsett. Dorsett is one of the greatest Dallas players of all time and one of the most consistent running backs in the game between 1977 and 1985.
- Bob Hayes. When your nickname is “Bullet,” you have a reputation to uphold. He was already an accomplished athlete before entering the NFL. In 1964, he won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
- La’Roi Glover. La’Roi actually played in NFL Europe at one point and even led the Barcelona Dragons to a World Bowl title. He of course leads this list as he made the Pro Bowl every season he played for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Mark Stepnoski. Presently, Mark Stepnoski is the president of Texas NORML and he makes this list as he was the leader of the Cowboys’ virtual offensive line back in the ‘90s.
- Walt Garrison. Garrison was basically the OG of the 60s and in 1966, a horse trailer was included in his signing bonus. That’s how popular and skilled this guy was.
- Jim Jeffcoat. Although Jim Jeffcoat never made it to the Pro Bowl, he was still a Hall of Fame finalist in 2008. He of course makes this list too as he was a special playmaker on the defense side of football.
- Roger Staubach. Throughout this slideshow, I've mentioned the aura and class of this organization a few times, and there's no denying Roger Staubach helped created that feeling about the Dallas Cowboys.
- Troy Aikman. The 1990s was the last decade of dominance for the Dallas Cowboys, and quarterback Troy Aikman had plenty to do with that success.
- Emmitt Smith. If you're looking for a solid man-cry session, go find Emmitt Smith's retirement speech. If you've seen that speech, you realize that Smith adored his time as a Dallas Cowboy, and fans know that without him the 1990s might not have been so joyous.
- Michael Irvin. Wide receiver Michael Irvin was as mouthy as he was talented during his years at the University of Miami, and both only escalated when he was drafted by Dallas in 1988.
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Bob Lilly. Lilly was added to the Football Hall of Fame in 1980. He played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 until 1974. Nicknamed, “Mr. Cowboy”, he attended 10 Pro Bowls in a row and in 1961 was named Rookie of the Year. Lilly was one of the greatest defensive tackles ever produced from the Cowboys. Roger Staubach.
