We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 28

Don Meredith

Born: April 10, 1938. Mount Vernon, Texas Position: Quarterback Dallas Cowboys: 1960-1968 Awards: All-Pro- 1966 Pro Bowl- 1966, 1967, 1968

Don Meredith played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1968, becoming the franchise’s first true star at the position. Signed as a local favorite from SMU, Meredith helped lead the Cowboys from expansion team struggles to playoff contention, guiding them to consecutive NFL Championship Games in 1966 and 1967. Known for his tou

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