Not long before kickoff between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Oct. 19 at AT&T Stadium, Roger Staubach, now 83 years old and wearing his familiar No. 12 jersey, was twirling a football in his hands. Nearby was Drew Pearson.
"Roger gave me that nod, pointing like, 'Go down [the field],'" said Pearson, now 74 years old and donning his No. 88. "I said, 'OK, but not too far now.'"
Staubach floated a few passes to Pearson as memories flowed back. On that day in Arlington, Texas, the Cowboys were celebrating their alumni with the quarterback and the wide receiver, both Hall of Famers, among the former players on hand -- and the Cowboys had a surprise for them.