Drew Pearson

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Mr. Clutch

Joining the Cowboys as a rookie free agent out of Tulsa in 1973 Drew Pearson was thrust into a staring role when starter Otto Stowe went down with an injury. By 1974 he was the Cowboys leading receiver and would lead the team in receiving for the next 5 seasons. In 1980 he surpassed legendary Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes in catches and when he left the team in 1983 he was the franchise’s All-Time leading pass receiver with 489 catches and 7822 receiving yards.A 3 Time All Pro he was named to the 1970s All-Decade Team and Was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2021.During his time he earned the nickname of “Mr. Clutch” for his ability to make big catches at key moments. One of his biggest catches was during the opening round of the 1975 NFC playoffs when he hauled in a last-second 50-yard desperation pass from quarterback Roger Staubach to defeat the Minnesota Vikings. The Cowboys went on to face the Steelers in Super Bowl X.
Dallas Cowboys Great Drew Pearson played from 1973-1983
Drew Pearson

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Drew Pearson Career Receiving Statistics
YearAgeTeamGamesCatchesYardsY/RLongTD
197322DAL142238817.6402
1974*+23DAL1462108717.5502
197524DAL144682217.9468
1976*+25DAL145880613.9406
1977*+26DAL1448870♦18.1672
197827DAL164471416.2533
197928DAL1555102618.7568
198029DAL164356813.2306
198130DAL163861416.2423
198231DAL92638214.7483
198332DAL144754511.6325
11-year career Cowboys156489782216.06748
Career Playoff Receiving Statitistics
YearAgeTeamGCatchesYardsY/RLongTD
197322DAL2411127.8832
197524DAL31119617.8502
1976*+25DAL133812.7220
1977*+26DAL3711316.1310
197827DAL31016716.7390
197928DAL136120.3290
198029DAL31116515.0233
198130DAL235217.3310
198231DAL31315311.8351
198332DAL124924.5300
Career Post Season Totals2267110516.5838
  • + – All-Pro Selection
  • * – Pro Bowl Selection
  • ♦ – Led the League

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