![Chuck Howley 1 Cowboys-Eagles early 1960s. Running back Clarence goes wide on Chuck Howley and the Dallas Cowboys defense. Cowboy Bob Lilly as well as Eagle Sonny Jurgensen can be seen the background, Could that be Chuck Bednarik blocking Howley?](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fclarence-peaks-runs-against-chuck-howley-bob-lilly-1960s-nfl-cowboys-eagles.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Cowboys-Eagles early 1960s. Running back Clarence goes wide on Chuck Howley and the Dallas Cowboys defense. Cowboy Bob Lilly as well as Eagle Sonny Jurgensen can be seen the background, Could that be Chuck Bednarik blocking Howley?
Clarence Peaks runs against Chuck Howley and the 1960s Cowboys Defense
![Chuck Howley 2 Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (#55) leads the original Dooms Day Defense of the Dallas Cowboys in stopping and separating the ball from Altie Taylor of the Detroit Lions in the opening round of the 1970 playoffs. Dallas won 5-0.
Some great names from Dallas Cowboys history here - George Andrie (#66), Bob Lilly (#74), Jordan (#55), Dave Edwards (#52) & Chuck Howley (#54). The player behind Lilly looks like #20, Hall of Famer Mel Renfro.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F04%2Fdallas-cowboys-defense-lee-roy-jordan-bob-lilly-chuck-howley-george-andrie-stop-altie-taylor-detroit-lions-1970-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (#55) leads the original Dooms Day Defense of the Dallas Cowboys in stopping and separating the ball from Altie Taylor of the Detroit Lions in the opening round of the 1970 playoffs. Dallas won 5-0.
Some great names from Dallas Cowboys history here - George Andrie (#66), Bob Lilly (#74), Jordan (#55), Dave Edwards (#52) & Chuck Howley (#54). The player behind Lilly looks like #20, Hall of Famer Mel Renfro.
The Dallas Cowboys Defense, Lee Roy Jordan, Bob Lilly, Chuck Howley, Dave Edwards & George Andrie stop Altie Taylor of the Detroit Lions in 1970
![Chuck Howley 3 Bears and Cowboys 1968. Cowboy Chuck Howley and Bear Brian Piccolo collide. The Cowboy to the right is linebacker Lee Roy Jordan.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Fchuck-howley-dallas-cowboys-brian-piccolo-chicago-bears.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Bears and Cowboys 1968. Cowboy Chuck Howley and Bear Brian Piccolo collide. The Cowboy to the right is linebacker Lee Roy Jordan.
Chuck Howley, Dallas Cowboys and Brian Piccolo, Chicago Bears
![Chuck Howley 4 Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley catches up the Packer speedster Elijah Pitts in this 1960s NFL action. Finally, after being eligible for 45 years, Howley was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Cowboy #27 is most probably reserve defensive back Mike Gaechter.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Fchuck-howley-cowboys-elijah-pitts-packers.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley catches up the Packer speedster Elijah Pitts in this 1960s NFL action. Finally, after being eligible for 45 years, Howley was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Cowboy #27 is most probably reserve defensive back Mike Gaechter.
The Cowboys Chuck Howley catches up to Elijah Pitts of the Packers
![Chuck Howley 5 Three major parts of the Doomsday Defense of the Dallas Cowboys during the late 1960s and early 1970s - Linebackers Lee Roy Jordan (#55) & Chuck Howley (#54) alnog with defensive tackle Bob Lilly (#74).](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Fbob-lilly-lee-roy-jordan-chuck-howley-1970s-dallas-cowboys-defense.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Three major parts of the Doomsday Defense of the Dallas Cowboys during the late 1960s and early 1970s - Linebackers Lee Roy Jordan (#55) & Chuck Howley (#54) alnog with defensive tackle Bob Lilly (#74).
Bob Lilly, Lee Roy Jordan & Chuck Howley from the 1970s Dallas Cowboys Defense
![Chuck Howley 6 timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fchuck howley linebacker 1958 1973 facebook.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fchuck-howley-linebacker-1958-1973-facebook.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
![Chuck Howley 7 New Orleans Saints fullback Jim Taylor (#31) falls forward surrounded by Dallas Cowboy defenders led by All Pro Linebacker Chuck Howley (#54).](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fjim-taylor-saints-chuck-howley-cowboys-1967.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
New Orleans Saints fullback Jim Taylor (#31) falls forward surrounded by Dallas Cowboy defenders led by All Pro Linebacker Chuck Howley (#54).
Jim Taylor, Saints and Chuck Howley of the Cowboys in 1967
![Chuck Howley 8 The Cowboys Chuck Howley (#54) & Leroy Kelly of the Brown during the 1972 NFL Pro Bowl Game - Played in January it featured the league's best players of the 1971 season. For both players it was their 6th and final appearance in a Pro Bowl game.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fchuck-howley-leroy-kelly-1972-nfl-pro-bowl-game.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
The Cowboys Chuck Howley (#54) & Leroy Kelly of the Brown during the 1972 NFL Pro Bowl Game - Played in January it featured the league's best players of the 1971 season. For both players it was their 6th and final appearance in a Pro Bowl game.
Chuck Howley & Leroy Kelly in the 1972 NFL Pro Bowl Game
![Chuck Howley 9 Cowboy linebacking legends Chuck Howley (#54) & Lee Roy Jordan (#55) force Packers quarterback Scott Hunter (#16) to get rid of the ball.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2Fcowboys-chuck-howley-leroy-jordan-pressure-packers-qb-scott-hunter.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Cowboy linebacking legends Chuck Howley (#54) & Lee Roy Jordan (#55) force Packers quarterback Scott Hunter (#16) to get rid of the ball.
Cowboys Chuck Howley & Leroy Jordan Put Pressure on Packers Quarterback Scott Hunter
![Chuck Howley 10 15 years in the NFL, 6 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pro Teams, Super Bowl Champ 1971, Super Bowl V MVP --- but not in the Hall of Fame.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2Fchuck-howley-dallas-cowboys-nfl.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
15 years in the NFL, 6 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pro Teams, Super Bowl Champ 1971, Super Bowl V MVP --- but not in the Hall of Fame.
Chuck Howley Dallas Cowboys
![Chuck Howley 11 2 of the Top NFL teams of the 70s were the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. Here longtime Cowboys Linebacker Chuck Howley takes down Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F05%2Fterry-bradshaw-sacked-by-chuck-howley.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
2 of the Top NFL teams of the 70s were the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. Here longtime Cowboys Linebacker Chuck Howley takes down Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers.
Terry Bradshaw Sacked by Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 12 Chuck Howley, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker 1960-1972](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2FChuck-Howley-Dallas-Cowboy-Art.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Chuck Howley, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker 1960-1972
Chuck Howley Linebacker 1958-1972 - Dallas Cowboy Art
![Chuck Howley 13 Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fcowboys-linebacker-chuck-howley.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.
Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 14 In his 13 seasons with Dallas he collected 24 interceptions.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fchuck-howley-interception.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
In his 13 seasons with Dallas he collected 24 interceptions.
Chuck Howley Interception
![Chuck Howley 15 Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2FChuck_Howley_9.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.
Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 16 Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2FChuck_Howley_8.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.
Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 17 Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2FChuck_Howley_7.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.
Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 18 Cowboy linebacking legends Chuck Howley (#54) & Lee Roy Jordan (#55) force Packers quarterback Scott Hunter (#16) to get rid of the ball./](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fchuck-howley-leroy-jordan-pressure-packers-qb-scott-hunter&h=360&q=90)
Cowboy linebacking legends Chuck Howley (#54) & Lee Roy Jordan (#55) force Packers quarterback Scott Hunter (#16) to get rid of the ball./
Chuck Howley and Leroy Jordan put the Pressure on Packers QB Scott Hunter
![Chuck Howley 19 Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2FChuck_Howley_3.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Considered one of the greatest linebackers to wear a Dallas Cowboy uniform. Originally a 1st round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1958 he suffered a apparent career-ending injury in 1959. He attempted a comeback with Dallas in 1960 and the rest is history. 6-time Pro Bowler and 6-time All-Pro he is still the only player to ever earn a Super Bowl MVP award for the losing team.
Chuck Howley
![Chuck Howley 20 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Chuck Howley played in the NFL from 1958 to 1972.](http://nflpastplayers.com/wp-content/plugins/justified-image-grid/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fnflpastplayers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F06%2Fchuck-howley-cowboys-linebacker-1958-1972.jpg&h=360&q=90&f=.jpg)
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Chuck Howley played in the NFL from 1958 to 1972.
Chuck Howley Cowboys Linebacker 1958-1972