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Meredith was always exceptionally popular with Cowboys fans, who remember him for his grit and toughness, his outgoing nature, and his leadership during the first winning seasons for the Cowboys. During his career, he had a 50.7% completion rate, throwing for 17,199 yards and 135 touchdowns with a lifetime passer rating of 74.8. He was named ...
Season Regular season Postseason Ref. 1960: Eddie LeBaron (0–9–1) / Don Heinrich (0–1) / Don Meredith (0–1) [1]1961: Eddie LeBaron (2–8) / Don Meredith (2–1–1) [2]1962: Don Meredith (2–5–1) / Eddie LeBaron (3–3)
Dallas – Bob Hayes 74-yard pass from Don Meredith (Villanueva kick), Cowboys 14–7. Dallas – Danny Villanueva 12-yard field goal, Cowboys 17–7. Dallas – Dan Reeves 2-yard pass from Don Meredith (Villanueva kick), Cowboys 24–7. Dallas – Dan Reeves 1-yard pass from Don Meredith (Villanueva kick), Cowboys 31–7. Third Quarter
In 1960, LeBaron became the first starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, [2] eventually splitting playing time with protégé Don Meredith from the 1960 to 1963 seasons. LeBaron was selected to four Pro Bowls during his NFL career.
He was the third major franchise quarterback in Cowboys history, following Roger Staubach and Don Meredith. White was 62–30 as a starter, was a second team All-Pro selection in 1982, and led the Cowboys to five playoff appearances, with three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship game from 1980 to 1982.
He finished his career with 3,886 yards rushing and 1,794 yards receiving. Garrison retired as the third leading rusher and fourth-leading receiver in team history. One of the more humorous sports quotes was attributed to Cowboy quarterback Don Meredith speaking about Garrison's dependability, "If it was third down, and you needed four yards ...
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In his first game against the New York Jets, he became the third ever rookie quarterback to start for the Cowboys, following Don Meredith (1960) and Roger Staubach (1969). [10] In the second game against the Philadelphia Eagles , he only played in the first half, giving way to Danny White and Loren Snyder in the second half of a 41–22 win.