Episode 305 of “The Sports Experience Podcast” is here & we’re back on the gridiron discussing Don Meredith.

The Dallas Cowboys are considered by their fanbase to be “America’s Team.” “Dandy Don” Meredith was the quarterback who brought them from a lowly expansion franchise to a dominant force in the NFL.

After a successful college career at Southern Methodist University during which he was named a 1st Team All-American in 1958 and 1959, Meredith became the first Dallas Cowboy after he signed a personal-services contract with future owner Clint Murchison before the 1960 NFL season. Meredith was then selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1960 NFL Draft and traded by George Halas to Dallas to help the new franchise compete with the Dallas Texans in the AFL.

Though Meredith struggled along with the rest of the Cowboys during the early 1960s, “Dandy Don” established himself as one of the league’s best passers over the rest of the decade. Meredith made three straight Pro Bowls from 1966-1968, won the Bert Bell MVP Award in 1966 and came within seconds leading the Cowboys to Super Bowls I and II.

The losses to Green Bay in the 1966 and 1967 (The Ice Bowl) NFL Title Games along with a loss the following year in the postseason to Cleveland prevented Meredith from reaching a Super Bowl.

Though Meredith retired following the 1968 campaign, he found legendary status in the “Monday Night Football” booth for ABC. A charismatic color commentator, Meredith was a perfect fit and remained near the game even after his retirement.

Though he never won a Super Bowl for the Cowboys, “Dandy Don” will forever be a legend and pioneer for the franchise.

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