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    Tom Landry. Thomas Wade Landry (September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American professional football coach, player, and World War II veteran. Regarded as one of the greatest head coaches of all time, [1] he was the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL), a position he held for 29 seasons.

  2. Jul 1, 2020 · Then, on February 12, 2000, the father of three died after a battle with leukemia. The 75-year-old left behind his wife of 51 years, Alicia Landry, who died in 2021 at 91. Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry put forth a legendary career, but that saw his life end in a saddening disappointing manner.

  3. He recorded 32 career interceptions and had a 40.9-yard punting average. He served the Giants as a player-coach in 1954 and 1955 before becoming a full-time defensive coach from 1956 to 1959. Tom Landry was the first Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys when they entered the NFL in 1960. He remained in capacity for 29 seasons and won two Super Bowls.

  4. Jun 6, 2024 · Tom Landry (born September 11, 1924, Mission, Texas, U.S.—died February 12, 2000, Dallas, Texas) was an American professional gridiron football coach, notably with the National Football League (NFL) Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1989. He molded the Cowboys into a dominant team from the late 1960s to the early ’80s.

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  5. Nov 30, 2016 · Tom Landry was the first coach of the Dallas Cowboys and an important part of them becoming America's team.Subscribe to NFL Films: http://goo.gl/XJTggLStart ...

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  6. Tom Landry. Thomas Wade Landry Born: September 11, 1924 in Mission, TX. Died: February 12, 2000 in Dallas, TX. College: Texas (College Stats) High School: Mission Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 1990 . As Player: 7 Yrs More bio, uniform, draft info

  7. Feb 13, 2000 · Tom Landry, the taciturn Texan who coached the Dallas Cowboys for their first 29 seasons and led them to five Super Bowls, died last night in Dallas. He was 75. Landry died at Baylor University ...

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