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Roger Staubach
Quarterbacking the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories.
Heisman Trophy · Super Bowl VI
- Born
- 5 February 1942
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Roger Staubach
American football quarterback whose professional career followed military service and a Heisman-winning college season.
Early life
Cincinnati childhood
Grew up in Ohio and played sports at Catholic schools.
Naval Academy
Prepared at New Mexico Military Institute before entering the United States Naval Academy.
Career
- 1960s
College and service
Starred for Navy, then completed his military commitment.
- 1969–1979
Dallas Cowboys
Developed into the team’s starting quarterback and led championship campaigns.
- 1980s onward
Business career
Expanded a commercial-property business after retiring from football.
Achievements
Heisman Trophy
Won college football’s leading individual award.
Super Bowl VI
Led Dallas to victory and received the game’s MVP award.
Super Bowl XII
Won a second championship as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback.
Beyond football
Military service
Served in the Navy, including a tour in Vietnam.
Real estate
Built a commercial real-estate firm later acquired by Jones Lang LaSalle.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: The White House. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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