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From a Preseason game program of 1964 played at Tulane Stadium between the Cowboys and Bears. The NFL was looking into expansion and New Orleans was a prospective city.
Listed here are veteran linebacker Chuck Howley who would go on to play until 1973 and be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Quarterback Don Meredith of SMU, a fan favorite in Texas he's probably best known for his broadcasting career on Monday Night Football.
Jim Ray Smith of Baylor, another player with Texas ties was an All-Pro with the Browns who retired in 1962 and was convinced to come out of retirement so Paul Brown could work out a trade with Dallas. His 2 seasons with the Cowboys were marked with injuries. He retired for good after 1964. Cornell Green was basketball star at Utah State that was converted to Defensive Back by the Cowboys when he joined as a free agent in 1962. He played well enough to earn All-Rookie honors and would go on to play 13 years and 197 regular and post season games in Dallas with several Pro Bowl and All Pro teams to his credit.
Punter Billy Lothridge was a rookie in 1964 from Georgia Tech. 1964 was his only year in Dallas as he would play the majority of his 9-year career in Atlanta.
Another veteran from the Browns, receiver Franke Clarke joined the Cowboys in 1961 and was their leading receiver in 1963 and again in 1964. He was the league's top touchdown receiver in 1962. He remained in the NFL until 1967 after playing 11 years.
Dallas Cowboys, 1964 Tulane Preseason Game Program
Cowboys great Chuck Howley gets to Colts quarterback Earl Morrall to disrupt the pass. Howley, after 2 interceptions and a forced fumble was named Super Bowl V MVP. It has been the only time the Super Bowl MVP was named from the losing team.
Chuck Howley stops an Earl Morrall Pass in Super Bowl V
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
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
The great Bobby Layne as the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive leader during the early 1960s against the Cowboys. #42 - the Steeler in the backfield looks like Dick Hoak. The Cowboys are #54 - Chuck Howley and #66 George Andrie.
Bobby Layne, Pittsburgh Steelers vs the Dallas Cowboys - 1962 NFL
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
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
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
Bart Starr scores the game winning TD on a 1-yard plunge with 16 seconds left to give the Packers a 21-17 win in the NFL Championship of 1967. Dubbed the "Ice Bowl" due to a -15 degree tempature saw the Packers take their second straight NFL title with a trip to the Super Bowl II.
Bart Starr's 1-yard TD plunge in the Ice Bowl vs the Cowboys during the 1967 NFL Playoffs
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
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
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
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
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, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker 1960-1972
Chuck Howley Linebacker 1958-1972 - Dallas Cowboy Art
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
In his 13 seasons with Dallas he collected 24 interceptions.
Chuck Howley Interception
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
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
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
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
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
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Chuck Howley played in the NFL from 1958 to 1972.
Chuck Howley Cowboys Linebacker 1958-1972
