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49. Pat Donovan

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49. Pat Donovan

Pat Donovan was part of the "Dirty Dozen" rookie class of 1975, which made a huge impact to bring the Cowboys to an appearance at Super Bowl X.

Donovan was not a starter as a rookie, but he was by this third season, which was the year he did help Dallas win Super Bowl XII.  From 1979 to 1982, Donovan was a Pro Bowl Left Tackle, and he earned a Second Team All-Pro in 1981.  He would play his entire career with the Cowboys, starting 103 of his 129 Games.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Offensive Tackle
  • Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 80th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/75.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1983 Season.
  • Games Played: 129
  • Notable Statistics:

    103 Games Started
    5 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    76 Approximate Value

    20 Playoff Games
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (XII)
    Second Team All-Pro (1981)
    Pro Bowl (1979, 1980, 1981 & 1982)

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