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33. Lee Roy Jordan

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33.  Lee Roy Jordan
Before the Dallas Cowboys truly became “America’s Team”, they had to establish themselves as a true force in the National Football League.  A big part of that emergence was their defense, of which Linebacker; Lee Roy Jordan played a key role.

Lee Roy Jordan was an elite Linebacker who was a tackling machine.  Playing his entire fourteen-year career with the Cowboys, Jordan was a hard-hitting defender who always seemed to know how to strip opponents of the ball.  For a Linebacker, he had many interceptions and had multiple fumble recoveries in his career.  He was a serious contender for the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1973 and was able to reach the Pro Bowl five times.

Jordan was a Hall of Fame finalist in 1988, but that was as close as he ever got.  He is only eligible as a senior candidate at this point, but it does appear that the Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor recipient will not make the leap to Canton.

Should Lee Roy Jordan be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Excel, Alabama, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 187
  • Notable Statistics: 32 Interceptions
    472 Interception Return Yards
    3 Interception Return Touchdowns
    18 Fumble Recoveries
    37 Fumble Recovery Yards
    19.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    120 Approximate Value

    15 Playoff Games
    4 Interceptions
    34 Interception Return Yards

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of 1960.
  • Played For: Dallas Cowboys
  • College: Alabama
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 6th Overall in 1963
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl VI)
    Pro Bowl Selections (5) (1967, 1968, 1969, 1973 & 1974)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (2) (1973 & 1975)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1966)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Finalist: 1988

Should Lee Roy Jordan be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.3%
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