7. Bob Lilly, Defensive Lineman
Before Randy White, Harvey Martin, and Ed “Too Tall” Jones, there was the Doomsday Defense of the Dallas Cowboys that was led by Bob Lilly. After beginning his career as a defensive end, head coach Tom Landry moved Lilly to the defensive tackle position and the rest is history.
Lilly played 196 straight games for the Dallas Cowboys and anchored an intimidating defense that required teams to double team him, freeing up his teammates to work one on one more often. He used the unorthodox four-point stance when rushing the quarterback, which allowed him to use his agility more effectively.
Lilly amassed 94.5 sacks and earned 11 Pro Bowl and nine All-Pro selections during his 14-year career. He also helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl VI with a record-setting 29-yard sack of Miami Dolphin’s quarterback Bob Griese.
Mr. Cowboy, as he was affectionately known was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
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