DD Lewis, Former Cowboys Linebacker, Passes Away

DD Lewis, known for being a two-time Super Bowl champion linebacker with the Cowboys and hailing from Mississippi, has died at the age of 79, as announced by Dallas.

Born in Tennessee, Lewis made his mark at Mississippi starting in 1965, earning accolades that included the SEC defensive player of the year in 1967.

Drafted by the Cowboys as their sixth pick in 1968, he became integral to their defense throughout his impressive 13-season career. Remarkably, he played in every season without missing more than four regular season games.

Lewis celebrated two Super Bowl victories in 1972 and 1978 and participated in three additional championship games. He was part of seven conference championship matches, contributing significantly to the Cowboys’ sustained success during that period.

One of his notable moments came during the 1975 playoffs, where he recorded two interceptions in the NFC Championship against the Rams, propelling Dallas into the Super Bowl. After his last game in 1981, he was honored as a member of the Cowboys’ Silver Anniversary Team in 1984.

Lewis is also remembered for his light-hearted yet memorable comment about Texas Stadium, where he quipped, “There are holes in the roof at Texas Stadium, so God can see his favorite team play.”

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and recognized with a place in Mississippi State’s Honor Ring a decade later.