Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed " Mr. Cowboy ", is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the …

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The Cowboys played in six NFL/NFC title contests in an eight-year period from 1966 through 1973 and also in Super Bowls V and VI. Bob also was selected to play in 11 Pro Bowls. He is the first player …

Bob Lilly is an American gridiron football player who is considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in National Football League (NFL) history. As the anchor of the Dallas Cowboys’ “Doomsday …

Feb 26, 2023 · As the Dallas Cowboys' first ever draft pick, Bob Lilly became "Mr. Cowboy" and helped the franchise reach its first two Super Bowls. This is his story.

Amazing in retrospect, Lilly was the first player ever drafted by Dallas, which in part led to his nickname "Mr. Cowboy." He was also the first player inducted into the team's Ring of Honor and the first …

Bob Lilly didn’t have to wait long for a win, as the next year the Dallas Cowboys won the Bowl against the Miami Dolphins, 24-3. His 29 yard sack of dolphin quarterback Bob Griese during that Dallas …

Oct 15, 2025 · Bob Lilly, nicknamed “Mr. Cowboy,” was the first-ever draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys and became the foundation of the franchise’s success through the 1960s and 1970s. A dominant …

Nov 24, 2022 · After an All-American career at Texas Christian University, Bob Lilly was the first-ever draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys. Lilly played from 1961 to 1974 and played defensive end for his …

Lilly was the ring leader of that great TCU defense, winning All- Southwest Conference honors. Although the Horned Frogs slipped to a mediocre 4-4-2 record in 1960, Bob Lilly's individual play continued to …