Bob Lilly Autographs
Bob Lilly is a former American football defensive tackle who played his entire 14-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. He was born on July 26, 1939, in Olney, Texas. He was a high school stand-out in football and basketball before going on to play college football at Texas Christian University. In 1961, the Cowboys drafted Lilly with the 13th overall pick and he did not disappoint. During his illustrious career, Lilly was selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times and was named First-Team All-Pro seven times. He was also a key player on the Cowboys teams that qualified for the playoffs eight times and appeared in Super Bowls V and VI.
Lilly's reputation as one of the NFL's best defenders was cemented during the 1960s and 1970s. His dominance on the field was recognized in 1980 when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Lilly's combination of size, strength, and speed made him one of the most feared defensive linemen in the league. He was known for his ability to penetrate opposing offensive lines and disrupt plays before they started. He was also a leader in the locker room and served as the team's captain for several years.
Off the field, Lilly is remembered as one of the NFL's most respected players. He was known for his humility and work ethic, and he set an example for younger players on how to conduct themselves both on and off the field. Even today, Lilly is revered by Cowboys fans as a symbol of the team's success during those years. His legacy as one of the greatest Dallas Cowboys players of all time is secure, and his impact on American football will never be forgotten.
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Current items with a signature of Bob Lilly
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The most expensive item with a signature of Bob Lilly (Bob Lilly hand signed, autographed Index card) was sold in December 2021 for $2,700.00 while the cheapest item (2024 Topps Composite Autograph Chrome Geometric BOB LILLY Auto Cowboys) found a new owner for $0.99 in October 2024. The month with the most items sold (116) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $40.37 for an autographed item of Bob Lilly. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2018 with $62.25 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2013. In average, an autographed item from Bob Lilly is worth $20.00.
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Latest News about Bob Lilly
Fifty years later, Bob Lilly remembers playing after JFK assassination (11/19/2013): President John Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. Fifty years later, Dallas Cowboys star Bob Lilly remembers the anger directed toward his team. Minerva Consulting and Bob Lilly Professional Promotions Selected as Agency of R (10/11/2013): Two Firms Join Forces to Lead Marketing of Legendary Real Estate Company (PRWeb October 11, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11220430.htm Bob Lilly, Dat Nguyen honored as 'Gridiron Legends' (08/19/2013): Each year in August in preparation for the Texas Bowl played at Reliant Stadium in late December “Gridiron Legends” are chosen by Texas Bowl officials and they are honored at Houston Texans preseason game. Football. Carter, Jones Earn FCA Bob Lilly Award (12/11/2012): TCU football player Sam Carter and track and field athlete Veronica Jones were recently named the TCU Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)-Bob Lilly Athletes of the Year. 'Bald-Faced Truth' with John Canzano: NFL Hall of Fame member Bob Lilly (02/03/2012): Lilly and Canzano discuss why Lilly did not decide to play college football in the Pacific Northwest and he recounted his favorite moments playing in the NFL. 
Older News Stories about Bob Lilly
Bob Lilly Headlines Hall of Fame Class of 2011 (01/2011): Dallas Cowboy great Bob Lilly headlines a group of 10 former athletes, coaches, official and sports writers who have been selected to Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame.
