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About Fred Goodwin
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My particular expertise is Cowboys history from 1960-1988 (the Landry era); I'm also a Cowboys book fanatic (I have almost 200 different Cowboys-related titles), and I also collect Cowboys football cards (but stopped in 93). But I am not an expert in the value of cards or collectibles – so please don't ask.

Before you ask: "So-and-so" almost certainly DID NOT PLAY for the Cowboys -- trust me! Before you ask me, ask the guy for proof!

Finally, I DO NOT ANSWER “PRIVATE” QUESTIONS! My work requires research, so the results must be made public.

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I had a Cowboys webpage recognized around the Internet as the authoritative list of Cowboys links, and I have a Cowboys book collection second to none (200 titles). In addition to my book collection, I have every Cowboys media guide back to 1960, which makes researching questions much easier.

You are here: Experts > Sports > Football Teams > Dallas Cowboys > Why isn't Drew Pearson in the hall of fame?

Topic: Dallas Cowboys

Expert: Fred Goodwin
Date: 4/5/2008
Subject: Why isn't Drew Pearson in the hall of fame?

Question
What is the criteria for a hof player? Win a Super Bowl check
Perform in the clutch check go to a pro bowl check

Answer
Terence:

That's a good question, and because it is subjective, of course I cannot give you a definitive answer.

There are many former players deserving of consideration for a spot in Canton. Drew certainly merits consideration, but the fact is, his receptions (489) and yards (7,822) don't place him in the top 20 WRs of all-time; see:

http://www.profootballhof.com/history/stats/top20/receivers.jsp

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PearDr00.htm

However, his yards per catch (16.0) does compare favorably with the top 20 WRs.

Sorry I couldn't give you a better answer -- you might try asking fellow Cowboys expert, Duke Ha.

Fred Goodwin
americas_team@hotmail.com

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