The Dallas Cowboys lost one of the franchise's true legends with the passing of Ring of Honor member Lee Roy Jordan. He was 84.
"With fearless instincts, leadership and a relentless work ethic, Jordan was the embodiment of the Cowboys' spirit," team owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement. "Off the field, his commitment to his community was the centerpiece of his life after retiring in 1976. His legacy lives on as a model of dedication, integrity and toughness."
Playing for Paul "Bear" Bryant at the University of Alabama, Jordan helped the Crimson Tide to the 1961 national title before earning unanimous All-America honors the following year. He was then selected by the Cowboys in the first round, sixth overall, of the 1963 draft and went on to spend his entir