Offensive Lineman Image Gallery of John Niland, Offensive Guard, 1966-1975 Celebrating Cowboys - John Niland, Ralph Neely and Bob LilyCelebrating 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.Cowboys Lineman John Niland and Ralph Neely2 of the outstanding offensive lineman of Dallas Cowboys History. Both played in the 1960s and 1970s helping the Cowboys to 3 Super Bowl appearances with an NFL Championship in 1971. John NilandPlayed 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.John NilandPlayed 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.John NilandPlayed 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. Please follow and like us: You Might Also Like Jim Parker October 8, 2016 Mike Kenn December 14, 2016 Larry Little September 21, 2017 Leave a Reply Cancel reply