Staubach, Roger

Staubach, Roger (Thomas)

(born Feb. 5, 1942, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) U.S. football player. He compiled a notable record at the U.S. Naval Academy (1962–65), where he made All-American and won the Heisman Trophy (1963). His professional career was spent as quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys (1969–79), which he helped make into a dominant team, leading them to the play-offs in every year but one (1974) and to four Super Bowls (won 1972, 1978; lost 1976, 1979).

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Staubach, Roger (Thomas) (1942–  ) football player; born in Silverton, Ohio. The 1963 Heisman Trophy winner at the Naval Academy, he fulfilled his naval obligation before turning professional in 1969. Four times National Football League (NFL) passing leader, he quarterbacked the NFL Dallas Cowboys to four conference titles and victories in Super Bowls VI and XII. His ability to bring his team from behind in the closing minutes won him the nickname "Captain Comeback."