Doug Cosbie
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Position: TE
Date of Birth: March 27, 1956
Height / Weight: 6'6" / 236 lbs
First Team: DAL (1979)
Last Team: DAL (1988)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Doug Cosbie Career Overview
Position: Tight End (TE)Date of Birth: March 27, 1956
Professional Career
- Team: Dallas Cowboys (DAL)
- Years Played: 1979 - 1988
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
- Key contributor to the Cowboys' offense throughout the 1980s.
- Played in Super Bowl XII (1978 season) and Super Bowl XIII (1979 season), contributing to the team's championship runs.
- Recorded 224 receptions for 3,339 yards and 20 touchdowns over his NFL career.
- Known for his reliable hands and ability to create mismatches against defenses.
- Was part of the Cowboys team that won three NFC East titles and made multiple playoff appearances during his tenure.
Post-NFL Career
- After retiring from professional football, Doug Cosbie has been involved in various business ventures and has contributed to football as a commentator and analyst.
Legacy
Doug Cosbie is remembered as a solid tight end who played a crucial role in the Dallas Cowboys' success during a pivotal era in the franchise's history. His contributions on the field helped shape the team's identity in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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