NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles!
DD Lewis, a former Dallas Cowboys linebacker, who was on the team for their two Super Bowl championship seasons in 1971 and 1977, has died, announced the team. He was 79.
Lewis was a cowboy’s lifer -after being selected by the team in the sixth round of 1968 draft out of Mississippi State and stayed with the team throughout the 1981 season. He played in 27 playoff matches for Dallas, which is the franchise post.
CLICK HERE for more sports cover at Foxnews.com
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DD Lewis (50) in action against Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium on September 15, 1974. (Manny Rubio/USA Today Sports)
“We take care of the adoption of the Bulldog legend DD Lewis,” Mississippi State said in a post on social media. “An All-Sec stand out and 1967 Sec Defensive Player of the Year, he played 13 years with Dallas Cowboys, appeared in five Super Bowls, won two and was introduced in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.”
Lewis was described as “one of the most underrated players in franchise history” in his obituary on the Cowboys’ website. He was mostly referred to a backup role on the defense of Chuck Howley until the 1973 season, when he had two fumble recovery throughout the year.
He became one of the top linebackers for Tom Landry’s “Doomsday Defense” next to Lee Roy Jordan. He quickly became an influence player. In the Super Bowl XII he had a sack in the 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.
St. Louis Cardinals Tight End Jackie Smith (81) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DD Lewis (50) at Busch Stadium on October 13, 1974. (Herb Weitman/USA Today Sports)
Dale Lolley, who crowned steelers for decades, dead of 56
Lewis was also known for his famous quote when he described Texas Stadium in 1982. It could be one of the best quotes coming out of the franchise competing with Jimmy Johnsons, “How ’bout them cowboys?”
“Texas Stadium has a hole in his roof so God can see his favorite team play,” Lewis said.
He was never a pro bowler or an all-pro-committee, but was named Cowboys’ Silk Year Day in 1984.
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker DD Lewis (50) on the field against Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium on November 21, 1976. (Manny Rubio/USA Today Sports)
Lewis played in 186 games and was credited with 15.5 sacks.
