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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1975}}–{{NFL Year|1984}})
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* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XII|XII]])
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* 3× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[1980 Pro Bowl|1979]]–[[1982 Pro Bowl|1981]])
* 3× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[1980 Pro Bowl|1979]]–[[1982 Pro Bowl|1981]])
* First-team [[Little All-America college football team|Little All-American]] ([[1973 Little All-America college football team|1973]])
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* [[Super Bowl]] Champion ([[Super Bowl XII|XII]])
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'''Herbert Carnell Scott''' (born January 18, 1953) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive lineman]] in the [[National Football League]]. He attended [[Kellam High School]] in Virginia Beach, and went on to star at the [[Virginia Union University]] where he was All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] three times.
'''Herbert Carnell Scott''' (born January 18, 1953) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Guard (gridiron football)|guard]] and [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Virginia Union Panthers]], earning All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] three times.


==Early years==
==Early years==
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Scott was a four-year starter, 1971–74, and was twice named (1973 and 1974) All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] and [[NCAA Division II]] [[All-American]], becoming the first player from [[Virginia Union University]] to receive this honor. He was also part of [[Virginia Union University]] first -[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] [[American football|football]] title in 50 years when the 1973 Panthers finished 9-1, which included six shutouts.
Scott was a four-year starter, 1971–74, and was twice named (1973 and 1974) All-[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] and [[NCAA Division II]] [[All-American]], becoming the first player from [[Virginia Union University]] to receive this honor. He was also part of [[Virginia Union University]] first -[[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association|CIAA]] [[American football|football]] title in 50 years when the 1973 Panthers finished 9-1, which included six shutouts.


In 1982 he was inducted into the [[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] (CIAA) Hall of Fame.
In 1982, he was inducted into the [[Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association]] (CIAA) Hall of Fame.


In 1988 he was inducted into the [[Virginia Union University|Virginia Union]] Sports Hall of Fame.
In 1988, he was inducted into the [[Virginia Union University|Virginia Union]] Sports Hall of Fame.


In 2006, he was inducted into the [[Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum|Virginia Sports Hall of Fame]].
In 2006, he was inducted into the [[Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum|Virginia Sports Hall of Fame]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Scott was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the thirteenth round of the [[1975 NFL Draft]] as an [[Guard (American football)|offensive guard]]. He was one of 12 drafted rookies who made the team that year - hence the "[[Dirty Dozen (American football)|Dirty Dozen]]" nickname for the Cowboys [[1975 NFL season|1975]] draft, that helped the team reach [[Super Bowl X]].
Scott was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the 13th round of the [[1975 NFL Draft]] as an [[Guard (American football)|offensive guard]]. He was one of 12 drafted rookies who made the team that year – hence the "[[Dirty Dozen (American football)|Dirty Dozen]]" nickname for the Cowboys' [[1975 NFL season|1975]] draft, that helped the team reach [[Super Bowl X]].
The "Dirty Dozen" rookie class, didn't even include [[linebacker]] [[Mike Hegman]], who was drafted that year but did not arrive until [[1976 NFL season|1976]]. Or rookie free agent [[quarterback]] [[Jim Zorn]] who made the team, but was later cut, to make room for running back [[Preston Pearson]], who had just been released by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
The "Dirty Dozen" rookie class didn't include [[linebacker]] [[Mike Hegman]], who was drafted that year but did not arrive until [[1976 NFL season|1976]] or rookie free agent [[quarterback]] [[Jim Zorn]], who made the team, but was later cut to make room for running back [[Preston Pearson]], who had just been released by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].


His skills and development allowed the Cowboys in [[1975 NFL season|1975]] to trade [[John Niland (American football)|John Niland]] who had previously been to six [[Pro Bowl]]s. The draft pick they received from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] was used to select [[wide receiver]] [[Tony Hill (American football)|Tony Hill]].<ref>https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ud0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AWMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5513,3542446&dq=herb-scott+virginia-union&hl=en</ref>
His skills and development allowed the Cowboys in [[1975 NFL season|1975]] to trade [[John Niland (American football)|John Niland]], who had previously been to six [[Pro Bowl]]s. The draft pick they received from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] was used to select [[wide receiver]] [[Tony Hill (wide receiver)|Tony Hill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ud0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AWMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5513,3542446&dq=herb-scott+virginia-union&hl=en|title = The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search}}</ref>


Scott became a full-time starter at [[Guard (American football)|left guard]] in [[1976 NFL season|1976]] and became a fixture at the [[offensive line]] through the [[1984 NFL season|1984 season]]. Steady and rarely penalized, he emerged as one of the top [[Guard (American football)|guards]] in the league during the late 70s and early 80s and together with [[Pat Donovan]] formed one of the best left-side tandems in the [[NFL]].
Scott became a full-time starter at [[Guard (American football)|left guard]] in [[1976 NFL season|1976]] and became a fixture at the [[offensive line]] through the [[1984 NFL season|1984 season]]. Steady and rarely penalized, he emerged as one of the top guards in the league during the late 70s and early 80s and together with [[Pat Donovan]] formed one of the best left-side tandems in the [[NFL]].


During his time with the Cowboys, [[Center (American football)|center]] [[John Fitzgerald (center)|John Fitzgerald]] nicknamed the Cowboys [[offensive line]] as the "Four Irishmen and a Scott", when it was formed by Fitzgerald, Scott, [[Jim Cooper (American football)|Jim Cooper]], [[Tom Rafferty]] and [[Pat Donovan (American football)|Pat Donvan]]. That group helped paved the way for [[Tony Dorsett]]'s Hall of Fame [[Rush (American football)|rushing]] career.
During his time with the Cowboys, [[Center (American football)|center]] [[John Fitzgerald (center)|John Fitzgerald]] nicknamed the Cowboys' offensive line as the "Four Irishmen and a Scott", when it was formed by Fitzgerald, Scott, [[Jim Cooper (American football)|Jim Cooper]], [[Tom Rafferty]] and [[Pat Donovan (American football)|Pat Donovan]]. That group helped pave the way for [[Tony Dorsett]]'s Hall of Fame [[Rush (American football)|rushing]] career.


In [[1980 NFL season|1980]], Scott became the Cowboys' first [[All-Pro]] offensive lineman since [[Rayfield Wright]] in [[1975 NFL season|1975]]. He was a two-time first team [[All-Pro]] and a three-time [[Pro Bowl]]er, attending the game from [[1979 NFL season|1979]] through [[1981 NFL season|1981]]. Teammate [[Tony Dorsett]] once said, "When Herb goes after a guy, the next thing you see are feet in the air."<ref>http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=9E47AE63-D58B-121F-CE421BAF60859E42</ref>
In [[1980 NFL season|1980]], Scott became the Cowboys' first [[All-Pro]] offensive lineman since [[Rayfield Wright]] in [[1975 NFL season|1975]]. He was a two-time first-team All-Pro and a three-time [[Pro Bowl]]er, attending the game from [[1979 NFL season|1979]] through [[1981 NFL season|1981]]. Teammate Tony Dorsett once said, "When Herb goes after a guy, the next thing you see are feet in the air."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=9E47AE63-D58B-121F-CE421BAF60859E42 |title=The 53: Herb Scott Can't Be Forgotten |website=www.dallascowboys.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531233435/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=9E47AE63-D58B-121F-CE421BAF60859E42 |archive-date=2012-05-31}}</ref>


Among his memorable moments, he and [[Tom Rafferty]] teamed on the block that cleared the way for [[Tony Dorsett]]'s 99-yard run against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on [[Monday Night Football]] in [[1983 NFL season|1983]]. Scott also caught [[Roger Staubach]]'s final career pass, in a playoff loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in [[1979 NFL season|1979]], but as an [[offensive lineman]], he was ruled an ineligible receiver and the Cowboys were penalized, negating the play.
Among his memorable moments, he and [[Tom Rafferty]] teamed on the block that cleared the way for Dorsett's 99-yard run against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on [[Monday Night Football]] in [[1983 NFL season|1983]]. Scott also caught [[Roger Staubach]]'s final career pass, in a playoff loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in [[1979 NFL season|1979]], but as an offensive lineman, he was ruled an ineligible receiver and the Cowboys were penalized, negating the play.


Injuries slowed Scott later in his career, when he saw some action as a [[Offensive tackle|tackle]], retiring after the [[1984 NFL season|1984 season]].
Injuries slowed Scott later in his career, when he saw some action as a [[Offensive tackle|tackle]], retiring after the [[1984 NFL season|1984 season]].


Scott's entire professional career in the [[NFL]] was spent with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] ([[1975 NFL season|1975]]-[[1984 NFL season|1984]]). He was a mainstay and cornerstone of the Cowboys [[offensive line]] during those 10 seasons. He helped the Cowboys win [[Super Bowl XII]] and 3 [[NFC Championship]]s.
Scott's entire professional career in the [[NFL]] was spent with the Cowboys ([[1975 NFL season|1975]]–[[1984 NFL season|1984]]). He was a mainstay and cornerstone of the Cowboys' offensive line during those 10 seasons. He helped the Cowboys win [[Super Bowl XII]] and three [[NFC Championship]]s.


Scott is considered to be one of the greatest [[offensive linemen]] ever to play for the Cowboys.
Scott is considered{{By whom|date=January 2020}} to be one of the greatest offensive linemen ever to play for the Cowboys.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:National Conference Pro Bowl players]]
[[Category:National Conference Pro Bowl players]]
[[Category:American football offensive linemen]]
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Virginia Beach, Virginia]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Virginia Beach, Virginia]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Virginia]]
[[Category:21st-century African-American people]]
[[Category:African-American players of American football]]
[[Category:20th-century African-American sportspeople]]
[[Category:Super Bowl champions]]

Revision as of 09:45, 25 March 2024

For other people named Herbert Scott, see Herbert Scott (disambiguation).

Herbert Scott
No. 68
Position:Guard,
Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1953-01-18) January 18, 1953 (age 71)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Floyd E. Kellam (Virginia Beach)
College:Virginia Union
NFL draft:1975 / Round: 13 / Pick: 330
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:140
Games started:114
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at PFR

Herbert Carnell Scott (born January 18, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a guard and offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Union Panthers, earning All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association three times.

Early years

After playing football at Kellam High School, Scott chose to attend Virginia Union University, an HBCU located in Richmond, Virginia.

Scott was a four-year starter, 1971–74, and was twice named (1973 and 1974) All-CIAA and NCAA Division II All-American, becoming the first player from Virginia Union University to receive this honor. He was also part of Virginia Union University first -CIAA football title in 50 years when the 1973 Panthers finished 9-1, which included six shutouts.

In 1982, he was inducted into the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Hall of Fame.

In 1988, he was inducted into the Virginia Union Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2006, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Scott was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round of the 1975 NFL Draft as an offensive guard. He was one of 12 drafted rookies who made the team that year – hence the "Dirty Dozen" nickname for the Cowboys' 1975 draft, that helped the team reach Super Bowl X. The "Dirty Dozen" rookie class didn't include linebacker Mike Hegman, who was drafted that year but did not arrive until 1976 or rookie free agent quarterback Jim Zorn, who made the team, but was later cut to make room for running back Preston Pearson, who had just been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

His skills and development allowed the Cowboys in 1975 to trade John Niland, who had previously been to six Pro Bowls. The draft pick they received from the Philadelphia Eagles was used to select wide receiver Tony Hill.[1]

Scott became a full-time starter at left guard in 1976 and became a fixture at the offensive line through the 1984 season. Steady and rarely penalized, he emerged as one of the top guards in the league during the late 70s and early 80s and together with Pat Donovan formed one of the best left-side tandems in the NFL.

During his time with the Cowboys, center John Fitzgerald nicknamed the Cowboys' offensive line as the "Four Irishmen and a Scott", when it was formed by Fitzgerald, Scott, Jim Cooper, Tom Rafferty and Pat Donovan. That group helped pave the way for Tony Dorsett's Hall of Fame rushing career.

In 1980, Scott became the Cowboys' first All-Pro offensive lineman since Rayfield Wright in 1975. He was a two-time first-team All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowler, attending the game from 1979 through 1981. Teammate Tony Dorsett once said, "When Herb goes after a guy, the next thing you see are feet in the air."[2]

Among his memorable moments, he and Tom Rafferty teamed on the block that cleared the way for Dorsett's 99-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in 1983. Scott also caught Roger Staubach's final career pass, in a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in 1979, but as an offensive lineman, he was ruled an ineligible receiver and the Cowboys were penalized, negating the play.

Injuries slowed Scott later in his career, when he saw some action as a tackle, retiring after the 1984 season.

Scott's entire professional career in the NFL was spent with the Cowboys (1975–1984). He was a mainstay and cornerstone of the Cowboys' offensive line during those 10 seasons. He helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XII and three NFC Championships.

Scott is considered[by whom?] to be one of the greatest offensive linemen ever to play for the Cowboys.

References

  1. ^ "The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search".
  2. ^ "The 53: Herb Scott Can't Be Forgotten". www.dallascowboys.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-31.
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