John Niland

Image Gallery of John Niland, Offensive Guard, 1966-1975

Cowboy Receiver Bob Hayes follows the path of Guard John Niland downfield. Niland was a 3-Time All Pro in Dallas. Hayes, in addition to being a Hall of Famer won Gold Medals in the Olympics.

Cowboys runner Calvin Hill goes up and over for a short gain against the 49er defense in the 1971 NFC Championship. Both offenses found the going tough this day but the Cowboys would finish with touchdowns by Hill and Duane Thomas to win 14-3. Other players seen here are 49ers Mel Phillips and the Cowboy lineman are Blaine Nye and John Niland.

Eagles wildman Tim Rossovich and company swarm about Cowboys runner Calvin Hill.

From 1969. All Pro Cowboys lineman John Niland (#76) gets out in front of rookie Calvin Hill (#35). Hill would take Rookie of the Year honors for his first year's performance.

Celebrating after the NFC Championship game win over San Francisco. The 17-10 victory on January 4, 1971 gave Dallas their first ever National Football Conference Title as well as the first of 8 Super Bowl trips. Shown above (starting left) are John Niland, Ralph Neely and Bob Lily.

Played 9 seasons in Dallas after being a 1st round pick in 1966 from Iowa. 6 Pro Bowls and 2 NFL All-Pro teams. He is one of only 4 Cowboy lineman to play in that many Pro Bowls. Missed only 2 games his entire career with Dallas.

The newspaper pictures captures the emotions of Dallas Cowboys Immortals John Niland (#76), Ralph Neely (#73) and Bob Lily (#74) as they celebrate after the NFC Championship triumph over the San Francisco 49ers in 1971. The win gave the Cowboys their first ever NFC Title.