In the weeks leading up to the Cowboys’ start of training camp, we’re trying to determine the best player in franchise history at each position, which is no easy task given all the history on this franchise. Today, the position of interest is wide receivers.
The Cowboys are, of course, known for having three very high-profile wide receivers to wear the same number: 88. It would be a travesty to not start out this conversation without mentioning the three 88’s, so let’s begin with the original: Drew Pearson.
Believe it or not, Mr. Clutch went undrafted out of Tulsa in 1973.