Tom Landry (1924–2000)
Author of Tom Landry: An Autobiography
About the Author
Image credit: Jim Bowen
Works by Tom Landry
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Landry, Thomas Wade
- Birthdate
- 1924-09-11
- Date of death
- 2000-02-12
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Texas (industrial engineering)
University of Houston (industrial engineering) - Occupations
- football player
football coach
Defensive Coordinator of the New York Giants (1954-1959)
Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988) - Organizations
- New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Awards and honors
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (Coach|1990)
Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year (1966)
Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year Award (1966)
United Press International NFC Coach of the Year (1975)
United Press International NFL Coach of the Year (1966) - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Mission, Texas, USA
- Place of death
- Dallas, Texas, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Texas, USA
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In the topsy-turvy world of professional coaching, the head coach rarely stays long. One huge exception is Tom Landry - head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for 29 years. In that 29 years, he had a streak of 20 straight winning seasons, 5 Super Bowl appearances, and 2 world championships.
Words that come to mind after reading this book are quiet, honest, and plain book.
Words that come to mind after reading this book are quiet, honest, and plain book.
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- 3
- Members
- 232
- Popularity
- #97,291
- Rating
- 3.4
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 5