Ralph Neely

Image Gallery of Ralph Neely, Offensive Lineman, 1965-1977

Calvin Hill (#35), the first Dallas Cowboy running back to gain 1000 yards on the ground gets behind the blocking a All-Pro Offensive Tackle Ralph Neely (#73).

Originally chosen by both the Baltimore Colts and Houston Oilers in the 1965 draft the Oklahoma Sooner eneded up with the Dallas Cowboys after the Colts traded him for QB Billy Lothridge and a 4th round pick in the 1966 draft. Neely became an instant starter at right offensive tackle and was named to the 1965 NFL All-Rookie team. When he finished his 13 seasons in Dallas he had 2 Pro Bowls and 4 All Pro teams to his credit. He retired after the Super Bowl XII victory over the Denver Broncos. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1960s All-Decade team.

The 13 year veteran played a total of 191 games for the Cowboys including 19 playoff appearances. Named to the Pro Bowl twice and to the All-Pro Team 4 times. Also a member of the 1965 All-Rookie team and the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1960s All-Decade team.

Originally signed by the Houston Oilers in 1965 he ended up with Dallas after the Colts traded his rights to them after the draft. The Cowboys ended up compensating Houston when the 2 leagues merged in 1970.

Two Dallas Cowboy Greats. Offensive Tackle Ralph Neely (#73) leads the way for runningback Dan Reeves (#30)

A scene from the Dallas Cowboys sideline. They played on one of the legendary offensive lines in pro football for 9 seasons.

Dallas Legends celebrate after the 14-3 NFC Championship victory over the San Fransico 49ers. Pictured are John Niland (#76), Ralph Neely (#73) and Bob Lily (#74).

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.

The 4-Time All-Pro Cowboy lineman paves a way through the Detroit Lion defense.

Dallas versus Baltimore - Super Bowl V. Helped by some interference from lineman Ralph Neely (#73), Cowboys runner Calvin Hill (#35) gets past Colt linebacker Ted Hendricks (#83) for some positive yardage.

Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (#12) keeps the ball and goes up the middle against the Rams. Offensive lineman Ralph Neely (#73) looks on from the ground.

Cowboys lineman and a friend stop the Cardinals Dale Meinert after Meinert returns a fumble recovery. Dale Meiert played 10 seasons for the Cardinals - 2 in Chicago and 8 in St Louis.