We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today - number 59.
Frank Clarke
Born: February 7, 1934. Beloit, Wisconsin
Position: Tight end
Dallas Cowboys: 1960-1967
Awards: All-Pro- 1964
NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1962)
In celebration of #BHM, we recognize Frank Clarke (1934-2018) who was the first African American star player on the @dallascowboys as wide receiver, during a time when the team played in a racially divided Dallas.