Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka (#39) works to get away from Cowboys linebacker DD Lewis (#50)
DD Lewis (#50) of the Cowboys drops back in coverage while Colts Pro Bowl center Bill Curry (#50) sets to block for back-up QB Earl Morrall in the Colts win of Super Bowl V.
While he never made a Pro Bowl in his 13 year career with Dallas he played 135 consecutive games - including 5 Super Bowls. Earning All-Southeastern Conference and All American honors at Mississippi State, he was a 6th-round draft pick of the Cowboys in 1968. In 1975 Dallas became the first Wildcard playoff team to make a Super Bowl. That year, in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams Lewis had 2 interceptions in the 37-7 victory. And though he never made an NFL Pro Bowl Team he was named to the Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Team in 1984.
While he never made a Pro Bowl in his 13 year career with Dallas he played 135 consecutive games - including 5 Super Bowls. Earning All-Southeastern Conference and All American honors at Mississippi State, he was a 6th-round draft pick of the Cowboys in 1968. In 1975 Dallas became the first Wildcard playoff team to make a Super Bowl. That year, in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams Lewis had 2 interceptions in the 37-7 victory. And though he never made an NFL Pro Bowl Team he was named to the Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Team in 1984.
The 13-year Cowboy veteran, line backer DD Lewis defends against Steelers running back Rocky Blier
While he never made a Pro Bowl in his 13 year career with Dallas he played 135 consecutive games - including 5 Super Bowls. Earning All-Southeastern Conference and All American honors at Mississippi State, he was a 6th-round draft pick of the Cowboys in 1968. In 1975 Dallas became the first Wildcard playoff team to make a Super Bowl. That year, in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams Lewis had 2 interceptions in the 37-7 victory. And though he never made an NFL Pro Bowl Team he was named to the Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Team in 1984.
While he never made a Pro Bowl in his 13 year career with Dallas he played 135 consecutive games - including 5 Super Bowls. Earning All-Southeastern Conference and All American honors at Mississippi State, he was a 6th-round draft pick of the Cowboys in 1968. In 1975 Dallas became the first Wildcard playoff team to make a Super Bowl. That year, in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams Lewis had 2 interceptions in the 37-7 victory. And though he never made an NFL Pro Bowl Team he was named to the Dallas Cowboys Silver Anniversary Team in 1984.
My mother was DD Lewis girlfriend in high school back in Knoxville Tennessee. lol. She told me he could have been my father. I appreciate the thought but I had a great father but me and my Dad have been Cowboys fans as long as I can remember. Great job DD. U was and are still an awesome guys.