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Jul 5: On this day in 1969, former Cowboy Don Meredith (QB: 1960-68, ROH: 1976) announced his retirement. After a particularly tough tackle caused what appeared to be blood to soak into his white jersey, Meredith told NYG MLB Sam Huff, "Now you’ve done it, Sam. You’ve killed me". What actually happened on the play?

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Trivia: Don Meredith and Roger Staubach never played together. But Meredith once told Craig Morton that Staubach was "gonna get his job". What moved Meredith to predict such a thing?
 

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Meredith once told Craig Morton that Staubach was "gonna get his job". What moved Meredith to predict such a thing?
The '71 season, Morton's shoulder injury that made him change his throwing motion, resulting in elbow issues too?
 

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The '71 season, Morton's shoulder injury that made him change his throwing motion, resulting in elbow issues too?

Maybe Dandy was just being objective. If ever there was an athlete that was born to play a certain position on a certain team, it was Staubach. I consider Staubach and Namath to be the two players in NFL history that are most responsible for the popularity of the sport today.
 

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Right but.... What's the trivia answer?

Meredith once pulled Morton aside to issue a warning. "I tried to make it a joke. But I said, 'Craig, I'm glad it's you and not me (competing against Staubach) because anybody who takes his vacation and comes to two-a-days has got to be a little weird. He's gonna get your job.'"

Every summer Staubach spend his 2 week leave with the Cowboys in their training camp.
 

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Meredith once pulled Morton aside to issue a warning. "I tried to make it a joke. But I said, 'Craig, I'm glad it's you and not me (competing against Staubach) because anybody who takes his vacation and comes to two-a-days has got to be a little weird. He's gonna get your job.'"

Every summer Staubach spend his 2 week leave with the Cowboys in their training camp.
Ha. Never mind dandy Don, that Roger was getting PAID to go through two-a-days. Probably making more than his Lt. salary. Great trivia though.
 

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That's your humble servant's page. And I really appreciate the kind words!

Welp, ya done good because normally when you post an old photo or story, etc. and I see it in my feed it puts me in a better mood. Also I love the old school avatar. I have that on T shirt and it is one of my faves.
 
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