Preston Pearson was the starting running back for the Cowboys when Tony Dorsett was a rookie in 1977. When Dorsett took over the position, Pearson evolved into an adept third-down specialist who excelled at catching passes out of the backfield.
Preston Claiborne is a relief pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Preston Pearson
Cornerback
Doug Free plays Offensive Tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
A Cowboys owner did once. Supposedly, the Cowboys' prospective owner Clint Murchison traded the rights to the song for Redskins' owner George Preston Marshall's support for an NFL franchise in Dallas in 1960.
Quarterback
An Oklahoma State product, Dez Bryant is a wide receiver and sometime punt returner for the Dallas Cowboys.
1972-1974 Center
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Tyler Patmon plays Cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys.
The backup quarterback, behind Tony Romo.
Cody Mandell plays Punter for the Dallas Cowboys.