Tom Landry
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Thomas Wade Landry (September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American football player and coach. He was the original head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL), a position he held for 29 seasons. During his coaching career, he created many new formations and methods, such as the now popular 4–3 defense, and the “flex defense” system made famous by the Doomsday Defense squads he created during his tenure with the Cowboys. His 29 consecutive years from 1960 to 1988 as the coach of one team are an NFL record, along with his 20 consecutive winning seasons, which is considered to be his most impressive professional accomplishment.
In addition to his record 20 consecutive winning seasons from 1966 to 1985, Landry won two Super Bowl titles in VI and XII, five NFC titles, and 13 Divisional titles. He compiled a 270–178–6 record, the fourth-most wins all-time for an NFL coach, and his 20 career playoff victories are the second most of any coach in NFL history. Landry was also named the NFL Coach of the Year in 1966 and the NFC Coach of the Year in 1975.
Landry in January 1997
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Position: | Cornerback, Punter, Quarterback, Running back | ||||||||
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Mission, Texas |
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Died: | February 12, 2000 Dallas, Texas |
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High school: | Mission (TX) | ||||||||
College: | Texas | ||||||||
NFL Draft: | 1947 / Round: 20 / Pick: 184 | ||||||||
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Regular season: | 250–162–6 (.605) | ||||||||
Postseason: | 20–16 (.556) | ||||||||
Career: | 270–178–6 (.601) | ||||||||
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
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