Tom Landry

Tom Landry was the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and led the team to multiple Super Bowl appearances.

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Profession :

Football Coach

Birthday :

September 11, 1924

Death Date:

February 12, 2000

Age :

75

Thomas Wade Landry (September 11, 1924 – February 12, 2000) was an American professional football player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest head coaches of all time. He served as the inaugural head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) for 29 seasons, starting from their first game in 1960. Under his leadership, the Cowboys secured two Super Bowl victories and participated in three others.

Before becoming a coach, Landry was a skilled professional player, taking on roles as a defensive back, punter, and kick returner for the New York Yankees in the All-America Football Conference and the New York Giants in the NFL. He achieved 32 career interceptions and maintained a 40.9-yard punting average.

Landry’s coaching approach was heavily influenced by his strong Christian faith, which he integrated into his methods. He was known for his integrity and moral character, using football as a means to teach life lessons and provide guidance to his players. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Landry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.