Muhammad Ali: Current and Former Cowboys Honor the Legend

Jess Haynie

The late Muhammad Ali goes on a very short list of all-time athletes. His greatness transcended his sport to make a significant impact on American culture and the social issues of his time. As such, it’s no surprise than many Dallas Cowboys players took a moment to show some respect to his passing.

Two of the all-time greats from Cowboys history paid homage to Ali:

On the other end of their Cowboys careers, the top two from our 2016 rookie class also chimed in. It’s encouraging to see the young respecting their history.

A few other current players also showed their love:

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Jerry Jones’ daughter, Charlotte, shared a special memory with The Greatest:

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These were just some of the many tributes shown to Ali by the Dallas Cowboys family. Clearly, his place in sports history and American culture is undisputed.