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Bob Lilly, in full Robert Lewis Lilly, (born July 26, 1939, Olney, Texas, U.S.), 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 Defense,” he helped the team win its first Super Bowl title (1972).

Robert Lewis Lilly (Tiger) Position: DT-DE. 6-5 , 260lb (196cm, 117kg) Born: July 26 in Olney, TX (Age: 84-066d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 11x Pro Bowl. 7x All-Pro. 1x SB Champ.

If there was ever a player who personified the Dallas Cowboys, it was Bob Lilly. Before his 14-year career with the Cowboys, Lilly was born and raised in Texas, played most of his prep career in Texas, and even played college ball in the Lone Star state. “Mr. Cowboy” arrived in 1961 when Dallas selected him with its first official NFL Draft pick.

Learn More. Bob Lilly was a two-time All-Southwest Conference pick and a consensus All-America choice at Texas Christian before the Dallas Cowboys' selected him as the franchise's first draft choice in 1961. For the next 14 seasons, his play on defense was so outstanding that he became popularly known as "Mr. Cowboy."

1. First and foremost November 23, 1975 - Philadelphia Eagles guard John Niland (74) (left) shakes hands with retired Dallas Cowboys tackle Bob Lilly (74) during half-time ceremonies honoring...

Bob Lilly has been known as “Mr. Cowboy” ever since Roger Staubach hung that nickname on the future Hall of Famer more than five decades ago. Lilly understands why it stuck, but … Well, more on...

Bob Lilly played all 14 seasons of his career with the Dallas Cowboys as a defensive tackle. He is a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Lilly was the...

NFL 100: At No. 31, Bob Lilly — ‘A man like that comes along once in a lifetime’ - The Athletic College football highlights NFL 100: At No. 31, Bob Lilly — ‘A man like that comes along once...