Bill Stribling

Majure Blanks "Bill" Stribling Sr. (November 5, 1927 – August 22, 2006) was an American professional football end in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played one season in Canada with the Toronto Argonauts. He played college football at the University of Mississippi and was drafted in the 21st round of the 1950 NFL draft. Stribling is known as being the player who caught future Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry's sole NFL touchdown pass.

Key Information

No. 81, 80, 79
Position	End
Personal information
Born	(1927-11-05)November 5, 1927 Edinburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	August 22, 2006(2006-08-22) (aged 78) Rogers, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Ole Miss
NFL draft	1950: 21st round, 267th overall pick
Career history
New York Giants (1951–1953) Philadelphia Eagles (1955–1957) Toronto Argonauts (1960)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions 114 Receiving yards 1,573 Touchdowns 14 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Receptions	114
Receiving yards	1,573
Touchdowns	14
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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• "Bill Stribling Sr., who caught Landry's pro TD pass, dies at 78". Associated Press. August 31, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
• "Bill Stribling". Find a Grave. Retrieved August 11, 2010.

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