Lee Roy Jordan, a five-time Pro Bowler who played a key role in helping the Dallas Cowboys capture their first Super Bowl title in 1971, has d**d at the age of 84.
The Cowboys announced his passing on Saturday in a heartfelt statement shared on X.
“It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Lee Roy Jordan,” the team wrote per the New York Post. “An inspirational leader of the Cowboys first championship teams, Jordan was at the core of the Dallas Cowboys ‘Doomsday Defense,’ anchoring the middle linebacker spot for 14 years.”
Lee Roy Jordan was a legendary linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, remembered as one of the toughest and most dependable players in the team’s history. Born on April 27, 1941, in Excel, Alabama, Jordan grew up on a farm and developed his strength and work ethic early. He became a standout player at the University of Alabama, where he played under legendary coach Bear Bryant. At Alabama, he helped lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship in 1961 and was named an All-American.
