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Drew Pearson (born January 12, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He was elected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
Drew Pearson was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983, leading the team in receptions and receiving yards for four consecutive seasons. He caught 48 touchdown passes, including the famous "Hail Mary" in 1975, and was a three-time All-Pro and All-Decade selection.
15 Dis 2022 · Pearson, who started his pro football career as a punt and kick return specialist, earned the nickname “Mr. Clutch” because he always came through for the Cowboys in crunch time. An eventual three-time First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, Pearson ran precise routes and caught anything Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach threw in his direction.
22 Apr 2020 · Highlights of the original #88, and one of the best receivers in Cowboys history. I do not own any of the audio or footage shown in this video.
15 Dis 2021 · Drew Pearson: A Football Life. Undrafted out of the University of Tulsa, Drew Pearson made the Dallas roster as a free agent in 1973 because he could contribute on the Cowboys’ special teams.
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Drew Pearson played 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983, catching 489 passes for 7,822 yards and 50 touchdowns. He was known as "Mr. Clutch" for his game-winning catches in the 1970s, including the original Hail Mary™ pass in 1975.
