Dandy Don Meredith: The First Dallas Cowboy Superstar

An Extraordinary Life and Legacy

By Dave Lieber, The Dallas Morning News

The upcoming biography of Dandy Don Meredith, written by Dave Lieber, promises to delve into the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most iconic Dallas Cowboys ever.

Meredith's journey from overcoming polio to becoming a football star, his complex relationship with the Cowboys, and his multifaceted personality are all set to be explored in depth.

Lieber writes, "There's a surprise on every page. Before Tony and Troy and Roger, there was Dandy Don. As our October 2010 article timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Cowboys' first Super Bowl appearance revealed, Meredith could be both the most beloved and most infuriating Cowboy ever."

The book promises to shed new light on Meredith's remarkable journey, both on and off the field.

Key Details

• First full-length biography of Dandy Don Meredith
• Overcomes polio to become a football star
• Complex relationship with the Dallas Cowboys
• Multifaceted personality

Additional Information

The book is scheduled to be released in August 2024.

Lieber's previous works include "Five Days in Nuremburg: The Interrogation of Albert Speer" and "The Man Who Made Wall Street: The Life and Times of John Pierpont Morgan."