The Dallas Cowboys are mourning another one of the franchise’s greats. On Wednesday, the team announced that Cornell Green died today at 86, adding his name to a run of losses around the league and within the Cowboys family.
Green spent his entire NFL career in Dallas, playing defensive back from 1962 to 1974 before retiring after the 1974 season. In the team’s statement, the Cowboys called him “a true trailblazer having never played football in college, yet becoming a multi-time Pro Bowler, All Pro and NFL Super Bowl Champion with the Cowboys playing defensive back from 1962 to 1974.”
“We are sad to share news of the passing of Cowboys Legend Cornell Green this morning. Cornell was a true trailblazer having never played football in college, yet becoming a multi-time Pro Bowler, All Pro and NFL Super Bowl Champion with the Cowboys playing defensive back from 1962 to 1974.
He was a member of the 25th Anniversary Cowboys Team as well. Cornell remarkably never missed a game in 13 seasons, becoming one of the best and most dependable teammates to ever wear the star.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Green’s durability was one of the defining parts of his career. He never missed a game in 13 seasons, led the Cowboys in interceptions four times, and became a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro as a cornerback. After moving to safety, he added two more Pro Bowl selections.
He was also part of the Cowboys team that won Super Bowl VI against the Miami Dolphins.
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