Seven Great Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Facts That You May Not Know

When it comes to high profile jobs in the NFL,receiver Lance Rentzel in a 24-3 win over the St.
there are few more impressive than theLouis Cardinals in 1969.
quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Over the- In the third quarter of a 1966 win over the
years, some great players have played for theWashington Redskins, Don Meredith threw a 95
team at that position. Many have led the teamyard touchdown pass to Bob Hayes. This is still
deep into the playoffs, even as far as a Superthe longest touchdown pass thrown by a
Bowl victory, many others though are not nearlyquarterback playing for Dallas.
as famous. Here is a look at seven interesting- The Cowboys record for most times getting
facts about the quarterbacks of America's Team.sacked in one year is 49. The quarterback holding
- Eddie LeBaron and Danny White are tied for thethis record is Drew Bledsoe, and it occurred in
most interceptions thrown in one season by a2005.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback. In 1960, the team's- Amazingly, Roger Staubach only had six 300
first season in the league, LeBaron threw 25yard passing games during his career. The most
interceptions. White tied that mark in 1980, hiscame in 1979, his last season in the NFL.
first year as the full time starter after Roger- Three Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks have
Staubach retired.thrown for more than 150 touchdowns while with
- Danny White had fourteen 300 yard passingthe team. Roger Staubach had 153 from 1969 to
games as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.1979, Danny White had 155 from 1976 to 1988,
- The first touchdown pass the legendary Rogerand Troy Aikman had 165 from 1989 to 2000.
Staubach ever threw in the NFL went to wide