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 8

Tony Dorsett

Born: April 7, 1954.Rochester, Pennsylvania Position: Running back Dallas Cowboys: 1977-1987 Awards: Super Bowl champion- XII All-Pro- 1981, 1982, 1983 Pro Bowl- 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983

Tony Dorsett played running back for the Dallas Cowboys from 1977 to 1987, becoming one of the most dynamic runners in franchise history. Drafted second overall out of Pittsburgh after winning the Heisman Trophy, Dorsett made an immediate impact, rushing for over 1,000 yards as a rookie and help

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