Born:
July 26 1939 - Olney, Texas.
Drafted: Bob Lilly was the first player ever drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1961.
Years Played:
1961-1974
Position Played: Defensive Tackle
Played For: Dallas Cowboys
Alma Mater: Texas Christian
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1980
Uniform Number:
74
Best Known For:
Bob Lilly was the first player ever drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as well as their first All-Pro, first Pro Bowl selection, first Ring of Honor member and first Hall of Famer.
College Highlights:
• Two-time All-South West Conference
• Consensus All-American
• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
NFL Highlights:
• Named Rookie of the Year (1961)
• 11-Time Pro Bowl Selection (10 consecutive)
• 7-Time All-Pro Selection
• Member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team
• Member of the AFL-NFL 25-year Anniversary Team
• Inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame
• Played in two Super Bowls (V, VII
• Won Super Bowl VI Title
• Won two NFC Titles
• Won Four Eastern Conference Titles
• First player inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor (1975)
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1980)
