Dave Edwards

Dave Edwards

: "This article is about "Dave Edwards", NFL linebacker. For information on other people named Dave or David Edwards, see David Edwards".

NFL player


DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1939|12|14|mf=y
Birthplace= Columbia, Alabama
DateOfDeath=
Position=Linebacker
College=Auburn
DraftedYear=1962
DraftedRound=25
DatabaseFootball=EDWARDAV01
PFR=
Awards=
Honors=
Records=
Retired #s=
years=1963-1975
teams=Dallas Cowboys
ProBowls=
HOF=

David Monroe Edwards (born December 14, 1939 in Columbia, Alabama), is a former American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. At 6'1" and 235 lbs, Edwards played football at Auburn University, where he earned a degree in physical education and won honors as an All Southeastern Conference end.

After being drafted by the AFL Denver Broncos in 1962, he signed with the upstart Dallas Cowboys as a free agent in 1963 and started at linebacker in 1965. Strong and steady throughout his career, he intercepted 2 passes on December 12, 1970 against Cleveland, helping the Cowboys earn a 6-2 victory that sent them into the playoffs. Known for his strong hands, he manned the strongside linebacker position and helped anchor the run defense in the original Doomsday Defense for eleven seasons.

"The best thing you can say about Edwards is that he's a pro." asserts Cowboys defensive coach Ernie Stautner. "He plays while he's hurt and he still does an outstanding job. That's what a pro is."

Edwards, who played in Super Bowls V, VI, and X with the Cowboys, retired after the 1975 season.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Dave Edwards (musician) — Dave Edwards Dave Edwards Alto Saxophone The Lawrence Welk Show, 1973 Background information Birth name David W. Edwards Born …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Edwards (baseball) — Dave Edwards Outfielder Born: February 24, 1954 (1954 02 24) (age 57) Los Angeles, California Batted: Right Threw: Right  …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Edwards (American football) — For other people named Dave Edwards, see David Edwards (disambiguation). Dave Edwards (American football) Date of birth: December 14, 1939 (1939 12 14) (age 71) Place of birth: Columbia, Alabama Career information …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Edwards (Scottish footballer) — This article is about the early twentieth century Scottish footballer. For other people named David or Dave Edwards, see David Edwards. Dave Edwards Personal information Full name David Edwards …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Manders — Position(s) Center Jersey #(s) 51 Born February 20, 1941 (1941 02 20) (age 70) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Career information …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Campo — Date of birth July 18, 1947 (1947 07 18) (age 64) Place of birth Groton, Connecticut Position(s) Secondary Coach College Central Connecticut State …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Matthews Band — during the 2006 Summer Tour at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Background information Also known as …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Cieslewicz — 56th Mayor of Madison In office April 22, 2003 – April 19, 2011 Preceded by Susan J. M. Bauman S …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Strader — is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play by play announcer (behind Mike Emrick) for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus. He also broadcasts the Stanley Cup Finals in English on the NHL s International feed. While hockey has been his… …   Wikipedia

  • Dave Reavis — Date of birth: June 19, 1950 (1950 06 19) (age 61) Place of birth: Nashville, Tennessee Career information Position(s) …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”