DMN: Why Bob Lilly, the Cowboys' first-ever draft pick, had no clue Dallas selected him in the 1961

[Opintel]

One of my heroes. Named a tree in our yard Bob Lilly because it always seemed to get in the way of those longer passes playing yard football. Good days, lots of guys around to get up a game. I feel old. (sigh)

 

[stbrab]

The Cowboys first ever pick...helluva pick! Lilly was my favorite Cowboy of that era, and then of course Staubach. Helluva Cowboy, helluva Frog!

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

Sometimes I think it's a question of TCU not asking him.

 

[Dogfrog]

Lilly was a dominant combination of quickness and natural strength. Hauling hay strength. Great natural agility to shed blocks and for me the greatest Cowboy.

 

[Hoosierfrog]

Big Bob chasing Big Boo



I believe Lilly set an NFL record in that game for longest helmet throw after a Colts won on a late FG.

 

[Hoosierfrog]

Well that didnt

 

[Hoosierfrog]

That didn’t work either, oh well, it was a great photo...

 

[berryfrog95]

Bob Lilly just introduced at the Opening of tonight’s draft, awesome

 

[berryfrog95]

https://ig.me/2dGqgGxqyR2r6uI

Happy Birthday Bob!