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Lee Roy Jordan (born April 27, 1941) is a former American football linebacker. After attending the University of Alabama, playing under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, he spent 14 years in the National Football League playing for the Dallas Cowboys between 1963–1976. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. ==Early years== Jordan attended Excel High School in Excel, Alabama, where he was a standout at fullback. Between 1960–1962, Jordan excelled for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He played as both a linebacker and center for the team. In his sophomore season of 1960, he helped the Crimson Tide finish with an 8–1-2 record. In the Bluebonnet Bowl, versus the Texas Longhorns, he was named the game's MVP in a 3–3 tie. The following year, Jordan was again an important part of the team as Alabama finished with an 11–0 record, a SEC Championship, and a national championship. The season included six shutouts, which included a 34–0 win over rival Auburn. Alabama wrapped up the season with a 10–3 victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. In his senior season, the Crimson Tide fell short of another national championship with a 10–1 record. In his final game for the Tide, Jordan recorded 31 tackles in a 17–0 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. For his performance, he received his second MVP award in a bowl game. At the end of his senior year, he received unanimous All-American status and the Lineman of the Year award.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=Lee Roy Jordan )〕 During his career for Alabama, Jordan received high praise from Bryant, who stated, "He was one of the finest football players the world has ever seen. If runners stayed between the sidelines, he tackled them. He never had a bad day, he was 100 percent every day in practice and in the games."〔 In 1980, Jordan was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. In 1983, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lee Roy Jordan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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