Football
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 4
Randy White
Born: January 15, 1953. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Position: Defensive end
Dallas Cowboys: 1975-1988
Awards: Super Bowl champion- XII
Super Bowl MVP- XII
All-Pro- 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Pro Bowl- 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Randy White played defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988, where he became the heart of the team’s feared “Doomsday Defense.” Drafted second overall out of Maryland, White transitioned from linebacker to the defensive line early in his career, a move that unlocked his Hall of Fame potential. Known as the “Manster” (half-man, half-monster), he earned nine straight Pro Bowl selections, eight First-Team All-Pro honors, and was named MVP of Super Bowl XII. His relentless motor, strength, and technique made him one of the most dominant defensive linemen of his era, leading to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
Best known for:
White was best known for his tenacity and dominance in the trenches, earning a reputation as one of the toughest and most relentless defensive players in NFL history.
Lesser known fact:
Early in his college career at Maryland, White played fullback before switching to defense, a position change that ultimately set the stage for his legendary NFL career.
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