Roger Staubach
Cowboys Champion (1971-77) · 1971–1977
Staubach's elite Clutch Factor (95) and elite Toughness (92) define this era.
Scouting Report
Position ratings · 0-99 scale · Based on career data
Trophy Case
1972, 1978
Two titles with the Cowboys — 'Captain Comeback'
1972
119 yards, 2 TDs in Super Bowl VI — a masterclass
1971, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
6 selections — 'Captain Comeback' was a perennial star
1971
Selected in 1971 — 'Captain Comeback' at his best
1971, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979
5 titles — 'Captain Comeback' was surgically precise
Signature Moments
The Original "Captain Comeback"
Staubach led 23 fourth-quarter comebacks in his career — earning the nickname "Captain Comeback" before the phrase was overused. He was a Heisman winner, a Navy veteran, and the most clutch quarterback of the 1970s. He didn't start his NFL career until 27 because of military service.
He served his country in Vietnam before becoming the best quarterback in football. Captain America played quarterback for America's Team.
The Hail Mary — Inventing the Term
Staubach threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Drew Pearson with 24 seconds left to beat the Vikings in the 1975 playoffs. After the game, he said, "I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary." The phrase entered the football lexicon permanently. Every desperation throw since is called a Hail Mary because of this play.
He invented the Hail Mary. The actual phrase. Every time a quarterback heaves a prayer, they're quoting Roger Staubach from 1975.
Career Numbers
Career Pass Yards
22700
Career Pass TDs
153
Career INTs
1.40 TD-INT ratio
109
Career Passer Rating
83.4
TD-INT Ratio
153 TD / 109 INT
1.4
Completion %
—
Career Pass Attempts
2958
Career Completions
1685
Yards Per Attempt
7.7
TD %
—
INT %
—
Yards Per Completion
13.5
Career Wins
Regular season
85
Super Bowl Record
SB VI MVP
2-2
Playoff Record
11-6
Times Sacked
195
Career Fumbles
72
Career Rush Yards
410 attempts — Navy QB mobility
2264
Games Played
11 seasons — served in Navy first
131
Season Stats · Cowboys Champion (1971-77)
Engine Attributes
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