And I think the cowboy organization for their belief and trust in me as I started in 1961. After his retirement from football, he embarked on a successful career as a photographer. This was the signature play of his 14-year hall-of-fame career. The Cowboys played in seven NFL/NFC title contests in an eight-year period from 1966 through 1973 and also in Super Bowls V and VI. BIO. PAYMENT: If you chose to enter your credit card information during the account registration process, your checkout will be processed automatically. Before earning the nickname "Mr. Lilly's agility and quickness helped him score four defensive touchdowns in his career. Cowboy." I want to first in knowledge all my friends and my family who have come all the way from Texas, Oklahoma in various parts of the country to be with me. Lilly spent two weeks in 1967 as part of the Texas National Guard at the Rhein-Main Air Base in West Germany. Thank you very much. The durable Lilly missed just one game over the course of his 14-year NFL career, a remarkable achievement for someone who played two of football’s most grueling positions. Known as "Mr. My father died 10 years ago, my coach in college died a year ago. Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed "Mr. ©2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. ... Bob Lilly Signed Dallas Cowboys Football Jersey "Hall Of Fame 1980" JSA WP00605. Lilly retired in 1975. He finished with 3 tackles and 2 assists. • AFL-NFL 1960-1984 All-Star Team, High School: Throckmorton (TX); Pendleton (OR), Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 19, 1980, Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 2, 1980, Presenter: Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys head coach, Other Members of Class of 1980: Herb Adderley, Deacon Jones, Jim Otto, Drafted: 1st round (13th player overall) in 1961 by Dallas Cowboys. Continue to next page below to see how much is Bob Lilly really worth, including net … Super Bowl VI – Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3 I would like to say hello to my mother who is in the hospital in my hometown. The Sporting News named him a member of the All-Century NFL Team and "the greatest defensive tackle in NFL history". He entered the Hall of Fame along with former teammate Herb Adderley (for two seasons), as well as David "Deacon" Jones and Jim Otto. Lilly was named rookie of the year in 1961 and made 10 consecutive Pro Bowls, from 1964 to 1974. An honorable mention All-American in … NFL Films did an eight-minute feature on Lilly and called him the "unblockable, unstoppable, force of The Doomsday Defense". As a tackle, Lilly was a first-team All-NFL choice every year from 1964 through 1969, then again in 1971, and 1972. Lilly says he typically takes about 4--5 driving trips a year to shoot scenics. 2016 Inductee FLORENCE BALDWIN. I believe that most coaches will tell you that one of their greatest satisfactions is to see one of their players after retirement make a successful transition to 2nd career and make a possible contribution to their community. Defensive tackle Bob Lilly was the first Dallas Cowboys player elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a tackle, Lilly was a first-team All-NFL choice every year from 1964 through 1969, then again in 1971, and 1972. Tom Landry said of Lilly: "As I've said before, another Lilly won't come along in my time. Enjoy Fast Flat-Rate Shipping On Any Size Order. Lilly started at right defensive tackle. [2] Lilly's father and grandfather were both involved in farming and ranching, but the severe 1950s Texas drought forced his family to move at the end of his junior year at Throckmorton High School, where he received All-District honors in football. Lilly began his career as a defensive end in 1961, but midway though the 1963 (his third) season Cowboys coach Tom Landry moved him to defensive tackle. PAYMENT: If you chose to enter your credit card information during the account registration process, your checkout will be processed automatically. Former Cowboys in the audience included Bob Breunig, … If you do not have a credit card on file, you will … BIO. • All-Time NFL Team Lilly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. He captured the NCAA College Division 152-pound title in 1969 and also earned the Gorriaran Trophy as the outstanding wrestler in that national tournament. $16.80. Quick, agile and coordinated, he even scored four touchdowns in his career. 2016 Inductee JIM GOETZ. About the Hall of Fame. All photos by Bob Lilly. Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Editor’s note: Other Hall of Famers appeared for the Cowboys, but these players spent the bulk of their careers with Dallas. This is a high quality, limited edition, professionally printed art piece. Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (x-old-timer/senior nominee; c-Centennial Class): Herb Adderley, defensive back Troy Aikman, quarterback x-George Allen, coach Larry … Sure to be a collector\s item. For the next 14 seasons, his play on defense was so outstanding that he became popularly known as \"Mr. Cowboy.\" Bob starred as a defensive end in 1961 but then moved to a defensive tackle spot in his third season with even more sensational results. Visit the Hall in Atlanta. 2016 Inductee BOB MUNSON. The Cowboys had a Bob Lilly Day on November 23, 1975, to honor him and make Lilly the first inductee into The Ring of Honor. College Football Hall of Fame. Did not play. Lilly was named an All-Pro seven times, and was selected to play in 11 Pro Bowl games. He had a distinct stance, the so-called four-point stance, placing both hands on the field instead of the more usual one, generating greater force when rushing straight ahead. • 1970’s All-Decade Team He anchored the famous Doomsday Defense and helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl VI. After a college career at Texas Christian University (TCU), he played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) from 1961 to 1974. Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (x-old-timer/senior nominee; c-Centennial Class): Herb Adderley, defensive back Troy Aikman, quarterback x-George Allen, coach Larry Allen, guard/ Bob like his teammates had gone through several frustrating seasons of not being able to win the big one which is a terrible tag to have period when that field goal went through the goal post and his bitter disappointment, he almost threw his helmet out of the Orange Bowl. Cowboy", is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle. Missed just one game in 14 years ... Born July 26, 1939, in Olney, Texas. Post-season play became a way of life for the 6-5, 260-pound Olney, Texas, native. Contact. She also recently received the Norfolk Sports Club’s Girls 2019 Outstanding Metro Scholastic Cross Country Award and is a finalist for the 15th Annual Student-Athlete Achievement Awards, which are presented by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. Almost Gone! I just want to tell coach Landry how much I appreciate the fact that he stayed up all night to fly in an airplane out here to introduce me today before you people, and the fact that he introduced me today, has a lot more meaning than you would think, because there were basically three men in my life. Altogether, he returned 18 fumbles for 109 yards. Regular: $217.99. He became a starter the next year, playing alongside All-SWC defensive tackle Don Floyd, while helping his team earn a tie for the Southwest Conference Championship with the University of Texas and the University of Arkansas. 2016 Inductee $20.00 previous price $20.00 + shipping.