Dallas Cowboys Great and Super Bowl Champion Dies at 86
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Cornell Green, a Dallas Cowboys franchise legend and one of the greatest defensive backs in team history, passed away at the age of 86.
- Green had an unconventional path to the NFL, having never played college football and initially aiming for an NBA career before joining the Cowboys in 1962.
- He was a key member of the Cowboys' Doomsday Defense and contributed to the team's 1972 Super Bowl championship.
- Over his 13-year career, Green was a five-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro, and never missed a game, showcasing remarkable durability.
- Green remains tied for fifth in franchise history with 34 interceptions and was honored as a member of the Cowboys' 25th Anniversary Team.
