Lee Roy Jordan, who spent 14 years at linebacker for the "Doomsday Defense" of the Dallas Cowboys, has died at age 84, the NFL club announced on Saturday.

Jordan played his entire NFL career for the Cowboys from 1963-1976 and helped Dallas win its first Super Bowl crown in the 1971 season, beating Miami in the title game.

"It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan," the Cowboys said in a statement.

"An inspirational leader of the Cowboys' first championship teams, Jordan was at the core of the "Doomsday Defense," anchoring the middle linebacker spot for 14 years.

"With fearless instincts, leadership and a relentless work ethic, Jordan was the embodiment of the Cowboys' spirit."

Jordan helped spark Alabama to an unbeaten college championship campaign in

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