Tom Landry By nercan2 Sep 11, 1924 Landry was born in Mission, Texas. Jan 1, 1949 Played for the New York Yankees Jan 1, 1949 Debuted for the New York Yankees (AAFC) Jan 1, 1954 Pro Bowl Selection Jan 1, 1954 First Team All Pro Selection Jan 1, 1955 Last Team Played for: New York Giants Ended in 1955. Jan 1, 1959 New York Giants :Defensive Coordinator Jan 1, 1960 Dallas Cowboys: HEAD COACH (until 1988) Jan 16, 1962 Super Bowl Champion VI Jan 1, 1966 AP Coach of the Year Jan 1, 1966 Sporting News Coach of the Year Jan 1, 1970 NFC Championship VIctory Jan 1, 1971 Another NFC Championship Jan 1, 1975 2x UPI Coach of the Year Nov 23, 1975 Dallas Cowboys RIng of Honor Feb 12, 2000 He died at age 75 after battling with Leukemia in Dallas, Texas.