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Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys turns to hand the ball off to a running back against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XIII

If anyone in the history of the NFL deserves to be called a hero, it’s Roger “The Dodger” Staubach. Captain Comeback was the definition of a man. In 1965, Staubach commanded 41 men during a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam . He served in the U.S. Navy for a total of four years before leading America’s team to victory in Super Bowls VI and XII.

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Roger Staubach running through defenders during his time at the Naval Academy

Prior to his stint with the Dallas Cowboys, Staubach was airing touchdowns for the Naval Academy . In his 1963 college campaign, Staubach won the coveted Heisman trophy. Unlike Joe Namath, Captain America was a family man who preferred quality over quantity. He completed his Cowboy venture as a two-time Super Bowl Champion, six-time Pro Bowler, one-time Super Bowl MVP and five-time NFC Champion – rightfully earning his nickname as Captain America. His leadership on and off the field cemented Roger Staubach as a first- ballot Hall of Famer. In 2012, Captain America was voted as the greatest Dallas Cowboy to ever play the game.