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.
John Niland blocking for rookie Calvin Hill Dallas Cowboys 1969
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.
Celebrating Cowboys - 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.
John Niland
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.
John Niland
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.
John Niland
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.
Cowboys Win! 14-3 Victory Over San Francisco in 1971 NFC Game
A scene from the Dallas Cowboys sideline. They played on one of the legendary offensive lines in pro football for 9 seasons.
Cowboys Lineman John Niland and Ralph Neely
