And congratulations on breaking Walter Payton's all-time rushing record ! Wow! ...
And congratulations on breaking Walter Payton's all-time rushing record ! Wow! ...
But those days are gone now, with the classless JJ at the helm ...Staubach the exception
"The only [star] player that I played with who pretty much dictated their own fate was Roger Staubach," Mr. Pearson said.
When Mr. Staubach retired March 31, 1980, he cited a fear of aftereffects from concussions. But he was 38, had played 11 years and was coming off a 1979 season in which he had career highs in passing yards (3,586) and touchdown passes (27).
Moreover, Cowboys general manager Tex Schramm tried to talk Mr. Staubach into playing another season or two.
Similarly, fellow Cowboys and NFL Hall of Famers Bob Lilly (1961-74), Mel Renfro (1964-77) and Randy White (1975-88) had lengthy careers and retired on their own accord, as did Ring of Honor members Chuck Howley (1961-73) and Lee Roy Jordan (1963-76).
