Summary
D.D. Lewis, a former linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, passed away at the age of 79. He played for the Cowboys for 13 seasons, participating in a record 27 playoff games and winning two Super Bowls. Lewis was a prominent player at Mississippi State University before joining the NFL.
Key Facts
- D.D. Lewis died at the age of 79.
- He played in the most playoff games (27) in Dallas Cowboys history.
- Lewis was part of the Cowboys team that won two Super Bowls: VI and XII.
- He joined the Cowboys via the NFL Draft in 1968 and played there for 13 seasons.
- Lewis attended Mississippi State University and was recognized as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and an All-American in 1967.
- He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
- Lewis was known for a famous quote about Texas Stadium, saying it had a hole in its roof so "God can watch his favorite team play."
- He became the Cowboys' primary starter at weakside linebacker in 1973 after being a backup for four years.
