Originally by Ranker NFLList RulesPlease rank the players on their time with the Cowboys. No coaches or owners.
This is a list of the best Dallas Cowboys of all time. The Dallas Cowboys are not only the one of to the top teams in the NFL, but also the league's most valuable franchise. Why is that? For most of the Cowboys storied history, they've been one of the most successful teams in all of football, winning rings with Hall of Fame-level Cowboys players. Combine that with the Cowboys penchant to having many of the greatest players in football history and renowned superstar players, it makes sense to why so many people will call themselves Cowboys fans. Many of the Cowboys players on this iist are some of the greatest players ever.
From 1966-1985, 20 consecutive seasons, the Cowboys possessed a winning record at the end of the season. This is a NFL record and the gold standard of success. Throughout the franchise's existence, the team has had a fair share of Hall of Fame players. Roger Staubach, "Bullet" Bob Hayes, Randy White, Tony Dorsett are some of the first Cowboys players to be inducted to the Football Hall of Fame. The team's run of success in the early '90s saw them win three Super Bowls in four years. Some of the best players in team history were on those teams. Hall of Famers Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders rounded out an NFL powerhouse.
This is the list of the best Dallas Cowboys players of all time. There are superstars, Hall of Famers, along with some of top position players in football history are all on this list. Feel free to add any player who is missing and should be considered one of the best Dallas Cowboys ever. Vote or rerank this list so it reflects who you think should be considered the greatest Dallas Cowboys of all time.
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3,163632Roger Staubach
QuarterbackBirthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
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2,107440Bob Lilly
Defensive tackleBirthplace: Olney, Texas
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2,039451Randy White
Defensive tackle, Defensive endBirthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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1,806370Larry Allen
Tackle, GuardBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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2,284533Tony Dorsett
Running backBirthplace: Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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3,297830Emmitt Smith
Running backBirthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
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2,649666Troy Aikman
QuarterbackBirthplace: West Covina, California, United States of America
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1,571366Ed Jones
Defensive linemanBirthplace: Jackson, Tennessee, United States of America
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2,439609Jason Witten
Tight endBirthplace: Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States of America
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1,223271Darren Woodson
Safety, Defensive backBirthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
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1,397322Drew Pearson
Wide receiverBirthplace: South River, New Jersey
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1,211271Bob Hayes
Wide receiverBirthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
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2,302661Michael Irvin
Wide receiverBirthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
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2,012552Deion Sanders
Cornerback, Punt returnerBirthplace: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
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1,067267Jay Novacek
Tight endBirthplace: Martin, South Dakota, United States of America
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1,243329Charles Haley
Defensive end, LinebackerBirthplace: Gladys, Virginia, Virginia
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1,625479DeMarcus Ware
Defensive end, LinebackerBirthplace: Auburn, Alabama
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738165Charlie Waters
Cornerback, SafetyBirthplace: Miami, Florida
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1,049309Mel Renfro
Cornerback, SafetyBirthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
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845215Nate Newton
Tackle, GuardBirthplace: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
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866252Chuck Howley
LinebackerBirthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
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740201Cliff Harris
Safety, Defensive backBirthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas
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912294Harvey Martin
Defensive end, Defensive linemanBirthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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867263Lee Roy Jordan
Linebacker, CenterBirthplace: Excel, Alabama
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727174Zack Martin
Tight endBirthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
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