Dallas Cowboys: The 25 Greatest Playmakers of All Time

It's almost Super Bowl time, and for the 15th consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys are not participating. (even though the game will be played in Cowboys Stadium—ouch.)

Just two years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers broke a three-way tie with the 'Boys and the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl titles by winning their sixth championship, and in a few days they'll be going for seven. 

But no matter how many more trophies the Steelers accumulate, the Cowboys are and always will be America's Team. Through thick and thin, Dallas has embodied what America stands for: swagger, pride, resiliency, success and fun. And they will be back. 

Rather than try to explain this season's result, or make bold predictions about how the Cowboys will perform next year, I'd like to look back on the franchise's history. Why are the Dallas Cowboys considered America's Team? What has made them one of the world's most preferred sports franchises? 

Julius Erving once said (rather profoundly), "great players make great plays." It's those playmakers who have defined the Dallas Cowboys brand for 50 years. These are the best...

Note: I'll preface my countdown by saying that I've defined a playmaker as an explosive player who single-handedly changed games, altered plays, created turnovers, scored points and/or made the highlight reel. With no disrespect meant to offensive linemen, kickers and punters—some of the most important members of a football team—I have not included any of them in this list.

25. Herschel Walker, RB, FB/KR

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 8: Running back Herschel Walker #34 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a cut up field to avoid the pursuing defense of the Green Bay Packers during the Cowboys 31-13 loss to the Packers on October 8, 1989 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, W

Say what you want—Herschel Walker's play in the NFL didn't quite live up to the standard he set at the University of Georgia. Still, Herschel never made more plays in the pros than in his first three-and-a-half seasons in a Dallas uniform (before the infamous trade to Minnesota, an integral move in the conception of the Cowboys dynasty of the 90s). 

Effective as both a runner and pass catcher, Walker amassed 5,706 yards from scrimmage and 32 total touchdowns in roughly three-and-a-half years with the Cowboys. After hopping around from the Vikings to the Eagles to the Giants, Herschel Walker ended his career with two more years in Dallas, with 2,287 all-purpose yards, mostly in the return game. 

Signature Moment: In his first year as a Cowboy, Herschel recorded an 84-yard rushing touchdown and an 84-yard receiving touchdown in the same game, the only player to this day who has recorded touchdowns of that long or more in the same contest. 

24. Miles Austin, WR

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Miles Austin #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Kevin Barnes #25 of the Washington Redskins at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Miles is relatively new to the franchise, but in his two full seasons as a starter he's surely made his presence felt. After a breakout game in the middle of 2009, Austin spent the latter part of the season destroying other wide receivers in fantasy points and was voted to start in the Pro Bowl. 

In 2010, he slowed down a bit but still proved to be a vital element of the Cowboys passing attack. In two years starting at wide receiver, Austin has totaled 2,321 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns. If he keeps it up, he'll spend the next several years climbing this list—Miles Austin and Dez Bryant look like one of the most explosive duos of playmaking wide receivers in the NFL. 

Signature Moment: In his breakout game against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009, Miles exploded for 250 yards on 10 catches with two touchdowns. 

23. Jason Witten, TE

Scouts had no idea what they missed—Witten fell to the third round when the Cowboys drafted him out of Tennessee, and the teams that passed on him have regretted it ever since. 

How consistent has Jason Witten been? He's been voted to seven Pro Bowls in eight seasons (all with Dallas), ranking among NFL tight end leaders with 6,967 yards receiving and 36 touchdowns during that span.

Obviously he's not a deep threat, but consider Witten the blue-collar playmaker. The Cowboys feel perfectly comfortable relying on him for third down conversions and for "getting the extra yard." Those plays don't always make the SportsCenter Top 10...but this one did (see video).

Signature Moment: In a 2007 Sunday Night Football game (cue Faith: "Al and Chris are the best on TV!") against the Eagles, Witten's helmet was torn off after a vicious hit from the safety. His face bloodied, he promptly galloped down the field for another 20 yards helmet-less, before being dragged down near the goal line. 

22. Terrell Owens, WR

Get your popcorn ready!

I know, I know. How could Terrell Owens be considered one of the greatest Cowboys? Love him or hate him—wait, does anyone actually love him?—T.O. was a dominant playmaker during his three years in Dallas. 

From 2006 to 2008, Owens made one Pro Bowl and accumulated 3,587 yards receiving and 38 scores. He altered the Cowboys offense and terrorized opposing secondaries. Oh, and he also provided plenty of drama on and off the field. 

Signature Moment: Known for his planned celebrations—remember the Sharpie?—Owens scored a touchdown in 2008 and tossed back a fan's jug of popcorn (pictured) after telling the press to "get your popcorn ready!" 

I think it's fitting that Terrell Owens' signature moment as a Cowboy is a celebration. Don't you?

21. Charlie Waters, DB

Waters changed positions several times, coming out of Clemson as a wide receiver, and spending time at corner for the Cowboys. But he made his lasting impact as a safety and was an interception machine. Ranking third in Dallas history with 41 picks, Waters also set the postseason record with nine career interceptions, a mark that has since been tied but not yet surpassed.

The Doomsday Defenses of the 70s and 80s consisted of Pro Bowl playmakers all over the field. Charlie Waters made three Pro Bowls in his 11 seasons as a Cowboy, played in five Super Bowls and won two. The better pass defender, Waters complemented his hard-hitting safety counterpart well. We'll get to the other guy soon...

Signature Moment: Also a playmaker on special teams, Charlie once blocked four punts in two consecutive games. 

20. Darren Woodson, S

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IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 5: Darren Woodson #28 and Roy Williams #31 of the Dallas Cowboys tackle tight end Freddie Jones #85 of the Arizona Cardinals on the incomplete pass at Texas Stadium on October 5, 2003 in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Cardi

The Cowboys got Woodson with a draft pick they received via the Herschel Walker trade. He became a critical member of their 90s defense that ended up winning three Super Bowls, and he ended his career in Dallas as the last member of those championship-winning teams. 

More of a hard hitter than a ball hawk, Darren Woodson registered over 1,000 tackles in his career, 23 interceptions (two for touchdowns), 12 forced fumbles and 11 sacks. But the five-time Pro Bowler's impact can't adequately be expressed through statistics—receivers were terrified of crossing the middle against him.

Signature Moment: It was actually one of those scary *gasp* moments, when you could hear the air sucked out of the stadium. Darren Woodson delivered one of the most devastating hits of the early 2000s when he laid out Seahawks wideout Darrell Jackson as he stretched out for a pass. Jackson suffered a concussion and reportedly vomited when he made it to the locker room...yikes. 

19. Ed Jones, DE

Is Ed "Too Tall" Jones too tall? (Is anyone else sick of those Geico commercials?)

Jones was one of the faces of the 70s and 80s Doomsday Defenses, and is the longest-tenured Cowboys player. During his 15 years with Dallas, Too Tall went to three Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl, playing in two others.

Midway through Jones' career, the NFL started tracking sacks as an official stat. In those final eight seasons of his career, Ed Jones officially recorded 57.5 sacks, and statisticians have suggested that his career total is really over 100. 

Jones also intercepted three passes during his career and recovered 19 fumbles. 

Signature Moment: Too Tall Jones spent a year "retired" from the NFL in 1979 to focus on a boxing career. During his brief tenure as a professional heavyweight, Jones went 6-0 with five wins by knockout.

18. Tony Romo, QB

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles with the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Poor Drew Bledsoe. For the second time in his career, an unfortunate injury (and some not-so-stellar play on the field) made way for an obscure Pro Bowler in waiting when Tony Romo took over the reins as Cowboys quarterback in 2006. Thanks to Tony, the future in Dallas started to look brighter. 

The constant subject of media scrutiny and tabloid covers, Romo has brought unquestionable drama to the table ever since he started for Dallas. There have been some bad times—exhibit A: Seattle Seahawks, Playoffs, 2007—but in his four full seasons as the starting quarterback for the Cowboys (10 games his first season; six this past fall), Tony Romo has been an exceptional playmaker. 

Romo ranks fourth all time with a career passer rating of 95.5, and went to the Pro Bowl in each of his three full seasons starting (2007, 2008, 2009). He's thrown for 16,650 yards, 118 touchdowns and holds the franchise records for passing yards in a season and number of games with more than 300 yards passing. Factor in his ability to extend plays and scramble, and Tony is an exciting quarterback with (hopefully) a good future ahead of him. 

Signature Moment: Just a few weeks after taking over for Drew Bledsoe, Tony had one of the best games of his career in a Thanksgiving Day victory over the Redskins. He completed 22 of 29 pass attempts for 306 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. Happy Thanksgiving, Washington!

17. Harvey Martin, DE

You have to be a top playmaker if you're a defensive end whose nickname is "Too Mean." Although sacks were not officially tracked until his career ended, NFL statisticians have credited Harvey Martin with 114 career sacks, all as a Cowboy, which puts him on top in franchise record books. 

Harvey's peak came when he won co-MVP of Super Bowl XII against the Broncos in January 1978, following up on a regular season in which he won NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recording (again, unofficially) between 20 and 23 sacks. 

Harvey Martin tormented offensive tackles and quarterbacks for 11 seasons with the Cowboys, being voted to four Pro Bowls, and making the NFL's 1970s All-Decade team. 

Signature Moment: Following his MVP performance in the Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos and their self-proclaimed "Orange Crush Defense," Harvey Martin famously told reporters, "Orange Crush is soda water baby. You drink it—it don't win football games."

16. Everson Walls, DB

Everson Walls is perhaps more well known today for donating a kidney to former teammate Ron Springs, who is diabetic. But when he was on the field, Walls was one of the league's greatest corners. 

He led the NFL in interceptions three times during his nine-year run with the Cowboys, including his rookie season when he recorded 11 picks. His Dallas career total of 44 interceptions ranks second in franchise history. 

Walls played in three NFC Championship games and went to four Pro Bowls as a Dallas Cowboy, before continuing his career with the Giants as one of the best cornerbacks of the 80s. 

Signature Moment: Everson Walls' best game might also be his worst memory. As a rookie in the 1981-82 NFC Championship game against the 49ers, Walls intercepted Joe Montana twice, made seven tackles, recovered a fumble and deflected three passes before Dwight Clark soared past him to haul in "the Catch" with his fingertips, as San Francisco beat Dallas to advance to the Super Bowl. 

15. Cliff Harris, S

"Captain Crash" may have been the blueprint for future hard-hitting safeties like Darren Woodson and Roy Williams. Leading the secondary alongside Charlie Waters, Cliff Harris made enough plays to be named to six Pro Bowls in 10 years with Dallas. 

He won two Super Bowls, played in three others and recorded 29 interceptions, 18 fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown in his career. Much like Woodson, Harris' impact cannot be conveyed sufficiently by the numbers. He was nicknamed Captain Crash for a reason—he made plays with his hits.

Signature Moment: Tough to identify a moment for Harris. His postseason resume is the best representation of his status as an elite playmaker: Cliff Harris recorded six interceptions and four fumble recoveries in 21 playoff games, leading the Doomsday Defense to five Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s. 

14. Drew Pearson, WR

Drew Pearson held most Dallas Cowboys receiving records before another "playmaker" came along (foreshadowing...) in 1989.

Why was Pearson a playmaker? He was Roger Staubach's favorite target in the 1970s, was named All-Pro three times in 11 seasons and won a Super Bowl. Pearson amassed 7,822 yards receiving and 48 touchdowns, and is particularly remembered for three clutch, game-winning touchdown receptions (two in the playoffs), including a Thanksgiving Day winner over the Skins, and one other famous one (see video).

Signature Moment: Down 14-10 with under 30 seconds left in the playoffs, Pearson caught the original "Hail Mary" pass from Roger Staubach, a 50-yard bomb from midfield, to beat the Vikings in the 1975 Divisional round. 

13. Lee Roy Jordan, LB

Lee Roy Jordan was drafted out of Alabama in 1963 and would become the most prominent leader of the Dallas Doomsday Defense for the next 14 years. 

Jordan made plays all over the field, leading the franchise in combined tackles (solo plus assisted) during his time with 1,236, recording 32 interceptions, recovering 18 fumbles, registering a safety and scoring three defensive touchdowns in his time. Tom Landry called Lee Roy the unquestioned leader of the defense. 

During his time, the under-sized linebacker went to five Pro Bowls and led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl appearances, winning once. 

Signature Moment: In a 1973 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Lee Roy Jordan intercepted Pro Bowler Ken Anderson three times in the first quarter, returning one pick for a touchdown. 

12. Bob Hayes, WR

An Olympic Gold medal sprinter, Bob Hayes epitomized "deep threat" in the 60s. In each of his first two years in the NFL, Hayes had over 1,000 yards receiving with 12 and 13 touchdowns, respectively.

Here's how big of a playmaker he was in the passing game: for his career, Bob Hayes averaged 20 yards per reception. Compare that to Randy Moss' 15.6 yards/reception, Jerry Rice's 14.8, Lynn Swann's 16.3, John Stallworth's 16.2, Fred Biletnikoff's 15.2 and Lance Alworth's 18.9. It's no wonder he's credited with inspiring the creation of the zone defense. 

During his 10 years as a Cowboy, "Bullet" Bob Hayes made three Pro Bowls, recorded 7,295 yards receiving and 76 total touchdowns, including two rushing and three returning punts. 

Signature Moment: In his second year, in a game against Washington, Hayes lit up the Skins secondary for two touchdowns and 246 yards on nine catches, a receiving yards mark that would last until Miles Austin broke it in 2009. 

11. Tony Dorsett, RB

By the time he left Dallas after 11 years with the Cowboys, Tony Dorsett was far and away the most decorated running back in franchise history. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in eight of those 11 seasons, went to the Pro Bowl four times and won one Super Bowl championship.

After winning the Heisman at Pittsburgh, Dorsett wasted no time making plays in the professional ranks. He scored 13 touchdowns in his rookie year, including a season-long rush play of 84 yards. Tony recorded 12,036 yards rushing as a Cowboy, 3,432 receiving yards and 85 total touchdowns. 

Signature Moment: Dorsett set (and still holds) the NFL record for longest run from scrimmage on Monday Night Football against the Vikings in 1982, as he burst through the line and raced defenders 99 yards to the end zone (see video). 

10. DeMarcus Ware, LB

DeMarcus Ware hasn't paused to catch his breath once since he joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2005. In six seasons, Ware has been to the Pro Bowl five times, and was named first-team All Pro three times. 

He hasn't played half as long as some of the other people on this list—Lee Roy Jordan, Harvey Martin, etc.—but Ware's impact as a playmaker cannot be questioned. In 2008, he led the NFL with 20 sacks, and has 80 for his career.

Aside from just terrorizing quarterbacks, DeMarcus has also demonstrated his nose for the ball, having forced 25 fumbles, recovered four (taking two back for touchdowns) and even intercepted one pass which he promptly returned 41 yards for six points. 

Signature Moment: Coming off of a scary neck injury he suffered in the previous week, Ware was instrumental in the Cowboys victory over the undefeated (and eventual Super Bowl champion) New Orleans Saints in 2009, sacking Drew Brees twice and forcing fumbles both times. 

9. Chuck Howley, LB

Tom Landry once said that Chuck Howley was the best linebacker that ever played for the Dallas Cowboys. He and Lee Roy Jordan complemented their domineering defensive line teammates brilliantly with their speed and athleticism.

Howley is still the only player in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP as the member of a losing team, earning the honors in a close loss to the Colts during a game riddled with turnovers. In 13 seasons with Dallas, Chuck went to six Pro Bowls, led the defense to a Super Bowl title, had 18 fumble recoveries and intercepted 25 passes, two of which he returned for scores. 

Chuck Howley was the quintessential weakside linebacker: fast, relentless, athletic and made game-changing plays. 

Signature Moment: Against the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI, Howley led the Cowboys to the most dominant defensive performance in Super Bowl history, holding Miami to just three points. Howley had a fumble recovery and a 41-yard interception which he returned to the nine-yard line before tripping on his own feet. 

8. Mel Renfro, DB, KR/PR

Mel Renfro went to more Pro Bowls (10) in his career than any other Dallas Cowboys defensive back. Although he started his career as a safety, Renfro became an elite defender in the NFL when he moved to cornerback. 

Before Darrelle Revis, there was Renfro Island. 

He played 14 years in Dallas, winning two Super Bowls and recording more interceptions than any Cowboy to this day with 52, three of which he brought back for six. But Renfro didn't just make plays as a pass defender—he was also an NFL leading return man for several years, returning one punt for a touchdown and two kicks for scores. 

Signature Moment: On the Cowboys' way to Super Bowl V against the Colts, Mel Renfro had a key late-game interception in the NFC Championship game against the 49ers that led to the game-winning scoring drive. 

7. Deion Sanders, DB, WR, KR/PR

Prime Time only played five years for the Cowboys, but his playmaking impact was extraordinary. He went to four Pro Bowls and helped Dallas to a Super Bowl victory in his first year. 

Deion was such a versatile, once-in-a-generation athlete that he scored in four different ways in his time with the Cowboys. As a return man, Sanders returned four punts for touchdowns; on offense, he racked up 624 yards receiving and a touchdown; and on defense, Deion returned two picks and one fumble for touchdowns. 

Probably the fastest player in the league during his prime, Sanders was also the NFL's best lockdown corner. Much like Nnamdi Asomugha, quarterbacks rarely threw to Deion's side of the field, reducing his interception opportunities. While at Dallas, he still managed 14 picks and four fumble recoveries. 

Signature Moment: On Monday Night Football against the Giants in 1998, Prime Time scored touchdowns on a punt return and an interception, leading Dallas to a road win over their division rivals. 

6. Randy White, DL, LB

It took a few years before Randy White's impact on the field was felt, but once he started he never looked back. White is one of the few members of the Dallas Ring of Honor and was named to the NFL's All-1980s team. 

White replaced Dallas Cowboy legend Bob Lilly on the interior defensive line and didn't disappoint. He led the Doomsday Defense II to a dominating Super Bowl XII victory over the Broncos, winning co-MVP honors with defensive end Harvey Martin. 

Randy White went to nine Pro Bowls in his 14 Dallas years, and was also named first-team All Pro in each of those Pro Bowl years. Statisticians credit him with some 1,104 combined tackles during his career, and estimate that he recorded between 100 and 110 sacks.

Signature Moment: White wreaked havoc on Denver's offensive line in Super Bowl XII, recorded a sack, and generally dominated the Broncos' game plan en route to winning the championship and being named co-MVP. 

5. Roger Staubach, QB

Roger "the Dodger" brilliantly led Dallas to two championships, making plays with his arms and his feet. One of the most admired athletes of his time—and ever—Staubach led America's Team in the 1970s with charisma and panache. 

Following his tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, Roger Staubach played 11 seasons with Dallas (only eight full seasons as the starter), advancing to the Super Bowl five times, winning twice and winning Super Bowl MVP once. Roger went to six Pro Bowls and had a lifetime passer rating of 83.4, during the same era in which Terry Bradshaw boasted a career rating of 70.9. When he retired, Roger's rating was the highest of all time. 

Captain Comeback went 11-6 in the playoffs, and won 85 regular season games, including 15 fourth-quarter comebacks and 23 game-winning drives. He threw for 22,700 yards and 153 touchdowns, but more impressively, he also added 2,264 yards rushing along with 20 touchdowns on the ground. 

Signature Moment: Winning the MVP in Super Bowl VI, Staubach completed 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two scores with no interceptions, as Dallas beat Miami 24-3 to win its first NFL Championship. 

4. Troy Aikman, QB

When Aikman came along, people swore he would never be as good as Roger Staubach, and for the first year of his career they were right. As Jerry Jones built the team however, it was obvious that he had the right quarterback as the leader. 

Troy broke virtually every Dallas passing record in his 12 years as the Cowboys starting quarterback. He made it to six Pro Bowls, had five seasons over 3,000 yards passing, 94 regular season wins, 16 fourth-quarter comebacks and 22 game-winning drives. He's still the all-time Dallas leader in passing yards with 32,942, and passing touchdowns with 165. 

John Madden always said that Troy Aikman was one of the most accurate passers of his time. But here's why Aikman is the greatest playmaking quarterback to wear a Cowboys uniform: he's 11-5 in the postseason, having led his team to three Super Bowls, winning all of them, and winning MVP in the first one. He was a winner. 

Signature Moment: In Dallas' first Super Bowl appearance since the 70s, Troy led the Cowboys to the second-most lopsided victory in Super Bowl history, as Dallas pulverized the Buffalo Bills, 52-17. Aikman completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, earning the MVP trophy. 

3. Bob Lilly, DL

Before La'Roi Glover, Leon Lett, Russell Maryland and even Randy White, there was Bob Lilly. "Mr. Cowboy" is widely considered the most dominant defensive tackle in NFL history. 

If you have three-and-a-half minutes, please watch this YouTube video. Bob Lilly consistently manhandled NFL centers and guards, destroying plays before they had the chance to unfold and frequently commanding double and triple teams. Bob was named to 11 Pro Bowls in his 14 years with Dallas, and was named first-team All Pro seven times.

It's a shame the NFL didn't keep official stats for sacks or tackles during Lilly's years, because it prevents us from formulating a numerical perspective of his dominance. How about this? In his career, the 6'5", 270-pound tackle returned one interception for a touchdown and three fumbles for scores. 

Signature Moment: In Super Bowl VI, Lilly led a dominant Doomsday Defense which held the Miami Dolphins to three points. Lilly's 29-yard sack of Bob Griese is the lasting image from the Cowboys' victory. 

2. Michael Irvin, WR

In a countdown of playmakers, it makes sense that "the Playmaker" would finish near the top. A big component of the Michael Irvin aura was his off-the-field persona and flamboyance. But he definitely made impact plays on the field. 

In 11 full seasons with Dallas, Irvin had seven seasons of over 1,000 yards receiving, went to five straight Pro Bowls and scored 65 touchdowns. Michael Irvin's effect can't simply be stated in numbers—his athleticism made him a dangerous deep threat, but his strength and hands made him a reliable playmaker on third down. 

Irvin ended his career with 11,904 yards receiving—good for first all time in Cowboys history—and three Super Bowl rings. He was everything you wanted in a wide receiver: tall, strong, fast, great hands and cocky as hell.

Signature Moment: In Dallas' first of three Super Bowls in the 90s—the 52-17 romp over Buffalo—Irvin had an exceptional performance, grabbing six catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns (and the pictured celebration). 

1. Emmitt Smith, RB

How flamboyant was Emmitt Smith? Not very, especially compared to Michael Irvin. Emmitt's play spoke for itself. And he made a lot of plays. 

How could you be any lower than number one on a playmaker countdown when you have career numbers like Smith's? Even if you pretend his last two seasons in Arizona never happened, Emmitt's career numbers in Dallas are still NFL all-time bests: number one all time, rushing yards (17,162); number one all time, rushing attempts (4,052); number one all time, rushing touchdowns (153). 

How did he make his plays? He certainly wasn't blessed with blinding speed, and he lacked the quickness of Barry Sanders and the power of Jim Brown. But no one could turn what looked like a tiny hole into a 40-yard run like Emmitt Smith. No one could get knocked to the ground and maintain his balance, only to get up and run into the end zone like Emmitt could. 

He made eight Pro Bowls in 13 seasons in Dallas, had 11 straight seasons of over 1,000 yards rushing, won the NFL MVP in 1993 and won three Super Bowl championships, earning the MVP in one of them. He's the most decorated running back in NFL history, and he's made more plays in a Cowboys uniform than any other player. 

Signature Moment: In the last week of the 1993 regular season on the road against the Giants, Emmitt Smith carried the Cowboys to an overtime victory after separating his shoulder in the first half. He finished the game with 165 rush yards on 32 carries, 10 receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, in a 16-13 victory that gave Dallas home field advantage for the playoffs (see video).