Death. Meredith died on December 5, 2010, at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 72 years old.

How many Super Bowls did Don Meredith win?

He also led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories, one more than Roger Staubach, making him the Cowboys’ quarterback with the most Super Bowl wins. His performance on the biggest of stages, including a Super Bowl XXVII MVP award, warrant his ranking as the No. 2 player in the history of the Dallas Cowboys.

How much did Roger Staubach make?

Surprisingly he was paid the highest salary of $160,000 in the final year of his football career. With an ongoing investment, Staubach has an estimated net worth of $650million.

Who was quarterback under Tom Landry?

Roger Staubach America’s Quarterback on playing for Tom Landry, surviving 20 concussions and becoming one of the great business success stories in pro sports.

How did Don Meredith get his nickname?

Meredith, who earned the nickname “Dandy Don” for his fun-loving personality, was born April 10, 1938, in Mount Vernon, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas. He played college football at SMU, a school he chose because it was, Meredith would joke, “easy to spell.”

Is Don Meredith a Hall of Famer?

Don Meredith (1982) – Hall of Fame – National Football Foundation.

Who was the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the 80s?

Danny White

White took over as Dallas’ starter when Roger Staubach retired, leading the team to multiple NFC Championship berths throughout the 1980s.

Who was the Dallas Cowboys quarterback in 1960?

Transactions. Other notable transactions prior to the season included acquiring quarterback Eddie LeBaron from the Washington Redskins, offensive end Billy Howton from the Cleveland Browns, and signing former San Francisco 49ers fullback Gene Babb.