Staubach
Americannoun
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Denver's back-up is set to become the first quarterback to make his first start of the season in the Conference Championships since Roger Staubach in 1972.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Hall of Famer Roger Staubach called the plays early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys, but was happy to hand over play-calling responsibilities to legendary coach Tom Landry.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Quarterback Roger Staubach was the MVP in a 24-3 victory over Miami, but Lilly and Howley anchored the “Doomsday Defense” when the Cowboys were on their way to becoming “America’s Team” in the 1970s.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023
After a successful onside kick, the Cowboys won it on a 10-yard TD pass from Staubach to Ron Sellers with 52 seconds left.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023
It wasn’t a matter of feeling like Roger Staubach, or Terry Bradshaw, or a quarterback who had just won the Super Bowl.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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