Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!
Staubach, Roger Thomas
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Military Information:
- US Navy
- Vietnam Veteran
- QR Code
- LT: Lieutenant
- 1-Alpha List
- Celebrity: Athlete
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- Lone Star Merit Award (TVHOF Class of 2024)
Bio:
After one year at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, Staubach entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1961, and played quarterback for the Midshipmen. Roger Staubach attended the U.S. Naval Academy where he won the 1963 Heisman Trophy, and after graduation he served in the U.S. Navy, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. in 2018, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Football:
In his second class (junior) season of 1963, he earned the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy[8] while leading the Midshipmen to a 9–1 regular season record and a final ranking of No. 2 in the nation. He appeared on the cover of Time in October; he would also have been on the cover of Life magazine's November 29, 1963 issue, but for the assassination of President Kennedy. On New Year's Day, the Midshipmen lost the national championship to the No. 1 team, The University of Texas, in the 1964 Cotton Bowl. The Naval Academy retired Staubach's jersey number (12) during his graduation ceremony after his senior season. In 1981, Staubach was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. In 2007 Staubach was ranked No. 9 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list. While still in the Navy during 1968, he went to the Cowboys' rookie camp, using most of his annual military leave. During 1969, Staubach resigned his naval commission just in time to join the Cowboys training camp.
US Navy Officer
After graduating from the Naval Academy in June 1965,[15] Staubach could have requested an assignment in the United States, but he chose to volunteer for a one-year tour of duty in South Vietnam. He served as a Supply Corps officer for the Navy at the Chu Lai Base Area until 1967. Staubach supervised 41 enlisted men.
In 1976, Staubach received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. Staubach was named The Walter Camp "Man of the Year" in 1983, and was awarded the Davey O'Brien Legends Award in 2001. In 1996, the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation awarded Staubach its Lone Sailor Award for his naval service. In November 2018, Staubach was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump, becoming one of only four recipients associated with American Football to receive the distinction. He was the first player to receive the award, given it at the same time as Minnesota Vikings DT Alan Page. The other two recipients, Earl Blaik and Bear Bryant, were both head coaches.
Family life
Staubach is married with children and resides in Dallas, Texas. He has been married for over 50 years.
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