Cowboys offseason countdown: 99 facts until the regular season (Day 61)

We’re at day 61 of our 99 day countdown till the common season. Right here is your each day truth related to quantity 61.

Every time the quantity 61 is talked about in Dallas, the nice Nate Newton is commonly introduced up by most individuals. After that includes him in final yr’s countdown, this yr we shift our focus to a different hero on the offensive line, and that man is Blaine Nye.

Blaine Francis Nye, born on March 29, 1946, was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys within the fifth spherical of the 1968 NFL Draft to play as a defensive deal with. Following two years of primarily taking part in on particular groups, Nye transitioned to the offense and have become the crew’s beginning proper guard.

Nye was a key member of a formidable offensive line that guided the Cowboys to a few Tremendous Bowls, together with their triumph in Tremendous Bowl VI. Over the course of his nine-year tenure with the Cowboys, he participated in 125 video games, securing two Professional Bowl picks and one All-Professional accolade. Identified for his intelligence, Nye was considered one of the crucial astute gamers within the NFL. Regardless of the calls for of the common season, he managed to earn two grasp’s levels. Inside the crew, he established the “Zero Membership”, a bunch that excelled of their behind-the-scenes contributions. Nye determined to retire after the conclusion of the 1976 season.

Following his soccer profession, Nye established Stanford Consulting Group, Inc. the place he conducts a variety of financial analyses and analysis. Moreover, he affords skilled testimony in numerous fields comparable to mental property and insurance coverage economics. All of this speaks to the extent of mind Nye delivered to the Cowboys as a participant throughout their prime within the 1970’s.

Cowboys Coaching Camp, Oxnard, twenty fifth July (16 days to go).