Can You Name These Athletes Who've Played for the Dallas Cowboys?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Name These Athletes Who've Played for the Dallas Cowboys?
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About This Quiz

The Dallas Cowboys, formed in 1960, are a professional football team based out of, you guessed it, Texas. They're one of the teams in the National Football League and have managed to make it to the Super Bowl eight times- which is the second-most appearances for a team in the league. 

Over the years, these team has gathered many followers and a great bunch of enemies as well. Their rivalries with the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have only served to excite fans of the team across the country and the world. That isn't to say that the team itself isn't talented because, over the years, some great football players have passed through and made this team their home, even if it may have been temporary.

But we want to know how much you've been paying attention. How many Cowboys (former or current) can you name if we showed you their picture? It's time to prove that you're a real Cowboys' fan who knows their stuff. Prove it by matching these guys with their names. 

Roger Staubach
Wiki Commons by unknown Author
Which Cowboy is this?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Neymar
Roger Staubach
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roger Staubach, nicknamed "The Dodger," "Captain America" and "Captain Comeback," is a former quarterback who led the Cowboys to five NFC Championships and two Super Bowl titles. Known for his wild playing style, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and named the NFL MVP in 1971.

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Emmitt Smith
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Who is this famous guy who played for the Cowboys?
Roger Federer
LeBron James
Emmitt Smith
Kevin Durant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Emmitt Smith is a former running back who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. During his 13 years with the Cowboys, he was renowned for his consistency, speed, running for 17,162 yards, scoring 153 touchdowns and rarely missing a game, despite his injuries.

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Bob Lilly
Youtube by NFL Films
What's this guy's name?
Stephen Curry
Bob Lilly
Tiger Woods
Tom Brady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bob Lilly, also known as "Mr. Cowboy," is a former defensive tackle who spent his entire 14-season career with the Dallas Cowboys. He is a 1980 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who helped lead the team to victory during the Super Bowl VI.

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Randy White
Youtube by NFL Films
Can you tell us who this former Cowboy is?
Randy White
Rafael Nadal
Cristiano Ronaldo
Phil Mickelson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nicknamed "The Master," Randy White is a retired defensive tackle who played as a linebacker for the first two seasons of his 14-year career. He is a 1994 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XII and received co-Super Bowl MVP honors that year.

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Mel Renfro
Youtube by Dallas Cowboys Fan
Identify this player.
Floyd Mayweather
Conor McGregor
Neymar
Mel Renfro
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mel Renfro is a former cornerback whose career spanned for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who assisted the Cowboys with winning two Super Bowl titles and participated in five All-Pro teams and 10 Pro Bowls.

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Larry Allen
Youtube by NFL Films
This man was part of the Dallas Cowboys. Who is he?
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Lionel Messi
Larry Allen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Larry Allen is a retired football player who played offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys for 14 seasons. Like Emmitt Smith, he was noted for his consistency and rarely missing a game due to injuries.

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Troy Aikman
Youtube by NFL Films
Match this former Cowboy to his name.
Rafael Nadal
Troy Aikman
Tiger Woods
Roger Federer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Troy Aikman is a former quarterback who was the overall No. 1 pick in 1981. He spent his entire 12-season career with the Dallas Cowboys, during which he amassed a total of 32,942 yards. He also participated in three Super Bowl Championships and made six Pro Bowls.

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Michael Irvin
Youtube by Scootercross66
Can you name this guy?
Stephen Curry
Tom Brady
Conor McGregor
Michael Irvin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Michael Irvin is a former wide receiver who was nicknamed "The Playmaker" due to becoming Troy Aikman's favorite receiver and frequently coming through for his team in critical moments.

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Tony Dorsett
Youtube by NFL Films
Who do you think this former Cowboy is?
Neymar
Floyd Mayweather
Tony Dorsett
Cristiano Ronaldo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tony Dorsett is a retired running back who was the second overall pick in the 1977 NFL Draft. He spent 11 of his 12-season career with the Cowboys, during which he caught 382 passes and made 13 touchdowns. He is a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl XII.

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Jason Witten
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Tell us who is this football player.
Phil Mickelson
LeBron James
Rafael Nadal
Jason Witten
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jason Witten is a former football tight end who ranks second in all-time career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end. Noted for his consistency, he spent his entire 13-season career with the Cowboys, with whom he ran for 11,215 yards and made 60 touchdowns.

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Darren Woodson
Youtube by Sports2Nite - San Antonio Area Sports TV
Make a guess and tell us this guy's name.
Tiger Woods
Darren Woodson
Lionel Messi
Tom Brady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Darren Woodson is a former football safety and current ESPN analyst. Up until his retirement in 2004, he was a five-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro selection and three-time Super Bowl champion. He is also a member of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, having been inducted on August 4, 2015.

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Drew Pearson
Youtube by 1023 Media
Who do you see here?
Stephen Curry
Drew Pearson
Kevin Durant
Roger Federer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Drew Pearson is a retired wide receiver who was nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" throughout his career with the Cowboys. The No. 88 player has several memorable catches, such as the "Hail Mary" against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Herschel Walker
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Who's this man?
Herschel Walker
Neymar
Rafael Nadal
Conor McGregor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Herschel Walker is a former football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1986 to 1989 and from 1996 to 1997. During his time with the team, he played fullback, running back and wider receiver.

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Rayfield Wright
Youtube by ProFootballHOF
This man was a great Cowboy. Who is he?
Floyd Mayweather
Rayfield Wright
Phil Mickelson
LeBron James
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rayfield Wright is a former offensive tackle who played with the Cowboys for 13 seasons. He is a member of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 2004 and 2006, respectively.

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Charles Haley
Youtube by Ricardo Ward
What's this football star's name?
Charles Haley
Cristiano Ronaldo
Rafael Nadal
Stephen Curry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Charles Haley is a retired linebacker and defensive end who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1993 to 1996. He is a five-time Super Bowl champion, two of which he won with the San Francisco 49ers (XXIII, XXIV), and the other three with the Cowboys (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX).

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Don Meredith
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Which Cowboy is this?
Tiger Woods
Don Meredith
Roger Federer
Lionel Messi
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Don Meredith was a former quarterback who spent his entire nine-season (1960 - 1968) career with the Dallas Cowboys. During his post-football career, he served as a color analyst for NFL telecasts from 1970 to 1984.

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Bullet Bob Hayes
Youtube by NFL
Who's this famous guy who played for the Cowboys?
Sun Yang
Kevin Durant
Bullet Bob Hayes
Conor McGregor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bob Hayes, nicknamed "Bullet," was a former wide receiver and the first wide receiver to don the infamous No. 22 during his time with the Cowboys. Prior to his football career, he was a two-time Olympic gold medalist who once held multiple world records in the 60-yard, 100-yard, 220-yard and the Olympic 100-meter dashes.

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Darryl Johnston
Youtube by EscapeWire Solutions
What's this guy's name?
Tom Brady
Neymar
Stephen Curry
Daryl Johnston
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Daryl Johnston, nicknamed "Moose," is a retired fullback who was regarded as one of the best fullbacks of his era. He joined the Cowboys in 1989 but was forced to end his career early due to a neck injury.

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Danny White
Youtube by Danny White
Can you tell us who this former Cowboy is?
LeBron James
Cristiano Ronaldo
Tiger Woods
Danny White
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Danny White used to be a quarterback and punter whose career with the Dallas Cowboys spanned from 1976 to 1988. He took over as the lead quarterback following Roger Staubach's retirement, leading the team to several NFC victories in the 1980s.

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Demarcus Ware
Youtube by EchoWale
Identify this player.
Floyd Mayweather
Rafael Nadal
Phil Mickelson
DeMarcus Ware
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

DeMarcus Ware is a retired outside linebacker and defensive end who played for the Cowboys, and later, the Denver Broncos. He is a one-time Super Bowl champion, nine-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro selection.

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Deion Sanders
Youtube by NFL Throwback
This man was part of the Dallas Cowboys. Who is he?
Deion Sanders
Roger Federer
Kevin Durant
Lionel Messi
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Deion Sanders, also known as "Prime Time," is a former cornerback who played with the Cowboys for five seasons from 1995 to 1999. During his time with the team, he helped them win Super Bowl XXX, the team's third title in four years.

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Nate Newton
Youtube by 101espn
Match this former Cowboy to his name.
Jordan Spieth
Sun Yang
Stephen Curry
Nate Newton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nate Newton is a retired football guard who played with the Cowboys from 1986 to 1998. In addition to the Cowboys, he played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Bandits, and the California Panthers. He is a six-time Pro-Bowler, three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time All-Pro selection.

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Jim Jeffcoat
Youtube by BuffsTV
Can you name this guy?
Tiger Woods
Neymar
Jim Jeffcoat
Conor McGregor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jim Jeffcoat is a retired defensive end who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1983 to 1994. He ended his 12-season career with 698 tackles, 149 quarterback pressures and 94.5 sacks.

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Tony Romo
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Who do you think this former Cowboy is?
Rafael Nadal
Tony Romo
Phil Mickelson
Tom Brady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tony Romo is a former quarterback who spent his entire 14-season career with the Dallas Cowboys. He is four-time Pro Bowler (2006, 2007, 2009, 2014), one-time second-team All-Pro (2014), two-time OVC Champion (2011, 2012) and the 2014 NFL passer rating leader.

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Terrell Owens
Wiki Commons by Tammy Ferrufino
Tell us who this footballer is.
Terrell Owens
LeBron James
Roger Federer
Cristiano Ronaldo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Terrell Owens is a retired receiver and six-time Pro Bowler who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006 to 2008. In addition to the Cowboys, he played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Allen Wranglers, and Seattle Seahawks.

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Lee Roy Jordan
Youtube by limbo22222
Make a guess and tell us this guy's name.
Lee Roy Jordan
Lionel Messi
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lee Roy Jordan is a retired linebacker who spent his entire 14-year NFL career with the Cowboys, during which he won the Super Bowl VI championship.

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Chuck Howley
Wiki Commons by unknown author
Who do you see here?
Chuck Howley
Floyd Mayweather
Jordan Spieth
Neymar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chuck Howley is a former linebacker whose career spanned for 15 seasons, 13 of which he spent with the Dallas Cowboys. He is a Super Bowl champion (VI), and a Super Bowl MVP (VI).

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Cliff Harris
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Who is this man?
Sun Yang
Tiger Woods
Cliff Harris
Rory McIlroy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nicknamed "Captain Crash," Cliff Harris is a former professional footballer who played safety for the Cowboys. He spent his entire 10-year career with the team, during which he won two Super Bowl championships (VI, XII) and became a six-time Pro Bowler (1974 to 1979).

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Harvey Martin
Youtube by b17bomber
This man was a great Cowboy. Who is he?
Conor McGregor
Phil Mickelson
Harvey Martin
Rafael Nadal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Harvey Martin was a defensive end who was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He played with the team until his retirement in 1983. He was named the 1977 Defensive Player of the Year.

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Don Perkins
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What's this football star's name?
Don Perkins
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Cristiano Ronaldo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Don Perkins is a former fullback whose career spanned more than eight seasons, from 1961 to 1968. He was noted for his quickness and balance and was considered to be a great pass blocker. He is a Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor inductee and ranks third on the Cowboy's all-time rushing yards and rushing touchdown lists.

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Cornell Green
Youtube by Paul Galloway
Which Cowboy is this?
Roger Federer
Cornell Green
Lionel Messi
Tom Brady
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cornell Green is a retired defensive back who played with the Cowboys for 13 seasons, from 1962 to 1974. He is a Super Bowl champion (VI) and five-time Pro-Bowler (1965 to 1967, 1971, 1972).

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Everson Walls
Youtube by Dallas Cowboys
Who is this famous guy who played for the Cowboys?
Sun Yang
Floyd Mayweather
Everson Walls
Jordan Spieth
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Everson Walls is a former defensive back who spent nine of his 14-season career with the Dallas Cowboys. He is a Super Bowl champion (XXV), four-time Pro Bowler (1981, 1982, 1983, 1985) and, in 1981, was inducted as a member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

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Ed Too Tall Jones
Youtube by b17bomber
What's this guy's name?
Neymar
Tiger Woods
Stephen Curry
Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ed "Too Tall" Jones is a retired football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys as a defensive end. His 15 seasons with the team spanned from 1974 to 1978 and from 1980 to 1989, briefly leaving in 1979 to pursue a professional boxing career.

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Charlie Waters
Youtube by limbo22222
Can you tell us who this former Cowboy is?
Conor McGregor
Rafael Nadal
Phil Mickelson
Charlie Waters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Charlie Waters is a former defensive back who played with the Dallas Cowboys for 12 seasons, from 1970 to 1981. By the end of his career, he had played 160 games, was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1976, 1977, 1978), and won the Super Bowl championship twice (VI, XII).

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John Niland
Youtube by Generations Broadcast Center
Identify this player.
Cristiano Ronaldo
John Niland
Lionel Messi
LeBron James
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John Niland is a former offensive guard whose 11-season career spanned from 1966 to 1976, the first 10 of which he spent with the Dallas Cowboys. He played a total of 138 games, is a Super Bowl champion (VI), and a six-time Pro Bowler (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973).

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Jay Novacek
Youtube by Rob Lehocky
This man was part of the Dallas Cowboys. Who is he?
Tom Brady
Jay Novacek
Roger Federer
Floyd Mayweather
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jay Novacek is a former tight end who played for the Cowboys from 1990 to 1995. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) and a five-time Pro Bowler.

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Erik Williams
Youtube by Ricardo Ward
Match this former Cowboy to his name.
Erik Williams
Sun Yang
Kevin Durant
Conor McGregor
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Erik Williams is a retired offensive tackle who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 2000, and then for the Baltimore Ravens in 2001. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) and a four-time Pro Bowl winner (1993, 1996, 1997, 1999).

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Tony Hill
Youtube by Dallas Cowboys International Club
Can you name this guy?
Phil Mickelson
Stephen Curry
Rafael Nadal
Tony Hill
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tony Hill is a former wide receiver who spent 10 of his 11-season career with the Cowboys, spending his last year with the San Francisco 49ers. He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys 50th Anniversary Team, won the Pro Bowl three times in 1978, 1979 and 1985, and Super Bowl XII in 1977.

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George Andrie
Youtube by Sports edu
Who do you think this former Cowboy is?
Tiger Woods
George Andrie
Neymar
Roger Federer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

George Andrie, who played for the Cowboys from 1962 to 1972, is a retired defensive end. He spent his entire career with the team, with whom he won Super Bowl VI and was named the Pro Bowl co-MVP in 1969.

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Jethro Pugh
Youtube by BCF HOF
Tell us who this footballer is.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Jethro Pugh
LeBron James
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jethro Pugh was a former defensive tackle who spent his entire 14-season career (1965 to 1978) with the Cowboys. By the end of his career, he played a total of 183 games. He is a two-time Super Bowl champion (VI, XII), two-time All-CIAA (1963, 1964) and two-time second-team All-Pro (1968, 1973).

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