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Tom Landry, born on September 11, 1924, was an American football player and coach who passed away on February 12, 2000. He is best known for his tenure as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, where he achieved significant success.

Famous Tom Landry Quotes

“Coaching is making men do what they don't want, so they can become what they want to be”

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“The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don't want to do, in order to achieve what they've always wanted to be.”

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“To live a disciplined life, and to accept the result of that discipline as the will of God - that is the mark of a man.”

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“The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence.”

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Book:Tom Landry: an autobiography

Source: Tom Landry: an autobiography

About the Author

Born: September 11, 1924
Died: February 12, 2000
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 30

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Tom Landry: an autobiographyRelated source material

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