We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today – number 18
Rayfield Wright
Born: August 23, 1945. Griffin, Georgia
Position: Offensive tackle
Dallas Cowboys: 1967-1979
Awards: Super Bowl champion- VI, XII
All-Pro- 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Pro Bowl- 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Dallas Cowboys right tackle Rayfield Wright (70), elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2006, is congratulated by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman (86) as defensive tackle Earl Edwards (74) looks on following a 30-28 Cowboys victory on December 23, 1972, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Rayfield Wright played offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1967 to 1979, earning a reputation as one of the most dominant linemen in NFL history. Initially drafted as a tight end, Wright transitioned to tackle and became a six-time Pro Bowler, six-time All-Pro, and a key protector for quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Craig Morton. Known as the “Big Cat” for his rare combination of size, agility, and quickness, Wright helped Dallas win two Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Best known for:
Wright was best known for being a versatile and athletic offensive tackle, anchoring the Cowboys’ offensive line during their 1970s dominance.
Lesser known fact:
Wright was a three-sport athlete in college (football, basketball, and track) and played on the Cowboys’ special teams early in his career before solidifying his spot on the offensive line.
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