Former Dallas Cowboys DB Cornell Green, who didn't miss a game in his 13 seasons, dies at 86 – Spectrum News

Former Dallas Cowboys DB Cornell Green, who didn’t miss a game in his 13 seasons, dies at 86  Spectrum News

The team provided no details on the cause of his death. FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Cornell Green, a defensive back who never missed a game in his 13 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and was part of their original Doomsday Defense, has died at age 86, the NFL team said Wednesday. Green didn't play football in college and instead was an NBA draft pick in 1962 before being invited to attend the Cowboys' training camp that year. He made the Dallas roster and played in all 182 regular-season games from 1962-74, plus 15 playoff games. He was part of Cowboys' first Super Bowl championship during the 1971 season, and later selected as part of their 25th anniversary team.

“Cornell was a true trailblazer having never played football in college, yet becoming a multi-time Pro Bowler, All-Pro and NFL Super Bowl champion,” the Cowboys said in a social media post. “Cornell remarkably never missed a game in 13 seasons, becoming one of the best and most dependable teammates to ever wear the star.” Green was selected to five Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro selection by The Associated Press in 1966 and 1967. His 34 career interceptions are tied for fifth-most in team history. Born in Oklahoma City, Green grew up in California, where he played basketball at El Cerrito