Drew Pearson, QB from the University of Tulsa, was an undrafted Free Agent in 1973. He signed with the Dallas Cowboys with hopes of catching on as a receiver. . Drew made an immediate impact with the Cowboys and became a starter in 1974 while catching a career high 62 passes for 1087 yards! Drew was known as Mr. Clutch for his big time catches during crucial moments of big games! When Roger Staubach needed a big play, he always found Drew Pearson down the field! Most folks remember the Hail Mary catch by Drew during the 1975 Cowboys playoff run but that play wouldn't have been possible if not for a big catch Drew made earlier in the drive on 4th and 17! From Bob Hayes to Michael Irvin and Golden Richards to Tony Hill, no Cowboy Wide Receiver made more big catches than Drew Pearson, Mr. Clutch! Drew was NFL 1st team all decade for the 1970's and although his statistics may not be as impressive as some other receivers of his time, most fans know what Drew meant to the Cowboys and their success during the 1970s and early 80s. Drew's career ended suddenly during the 1983 off season after an automobile accident. He finished his career with 4890 catches for 7,822 yards and 48 touchdown, plus he appeared in 3 Pro Bowls. Drew had 64 catches for 1,020 yards and 6 touchdowns during post season play. You don't hear his name mentioned much for the NFL Hall of Fame and that is a shame but surely the Cowboys know his importance an will induct him into the Cowboys Ring of Honor SOON!

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