A two-time All-American at SMU and franchise-start up QB for the fledgling Dallas Cowboys, Meredith (with Tom Landry, below) would lead the Cowboys to two legendary NFL Championship Games in 1966, 1967 against the Green Bay Packers...
Later, as a 3-time All-Pro and NFL Player of the Year in 1966, Meredith would suddenly retire after nine seasons with Dallas and join ABC's maiden broadcast team for a new show called Monday Night Football. The stint would last 14 years...
Always smiling and upbeat, Don Meredith was a popular personality both on and off the field...
Don Meredith played his entire career of high school, college, and pro football in the Dallas, Texas area. He had an NFL 50.7 percent completion rate, throwing for 17,199 yards and 135 touchdowns with a lifetime passer rating of 74.8.
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear.
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear.
