Dan Reeves

• Sent: 7/28/10
• Received: 8/6/10
• Time: 8 days
• Autographed Items Received: 1989 Pro Set, 1992 Pro Set

Dan Reeves was a legitimate legend in my household growing up. Where I come from, people STILL revere the great Tom Landry and everything that came from that era of Dallas Cowboys football. Reeves was a prime example and was one of the great "branches" of the Landry coaching tree. He was a stellar Cowboy running back back in his playing days, spending 8 seasons with the team. He played in two Super Bowls then and won one. As soon as his playing career ended, Coach Landry brought him on as an assistant coach and taught him very well. He got his first head coaching job in 1981 with the Denver Broncos and he made the most of it. He wound up developing John Elway and leading the team to three Super Bowls. After something of a falling out with Elway, Reeves was fired from Denver in 1992 and he went to the New York Giants. He spent four seasons with them without a lot of success. In 1997, he took over the 3-13 Atlanta Falcons and within two seasons, he had taken THEM to the Super Bowl. When all was said and done, Dan Reeves had participated in 9 Super Bowls....but it might not be over yet. He is currently working as a radio analyst for NFL games on Westwood One, but he still has an interest in returning to coaching. I hope he gets that chance.

Mr. Reeves was gracious enough to answer the questions I asked him on my letter. He mentioned that Tom Landry was a truly great man and passed away way too young. He also stated that he isn't totally satisfied broadcasting and wants back in coaching.

I found the 1992 Pro Set in my commons box and I've had it for at least 15 years. The 1989 Pro Set was picked up a bit more recently when I bought an unopened pack of them off eBay just for nostalgia's sake.