- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Donald Meredith
- Nickname
- Dandy Don
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Don Meredith was born on April 10, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for NFL Monday Night Football (1970), Supertrain (1979) and McCloud (1970). He was married to Susan Schloss Lessans, Cheryl King and Alma Lynne Shamburger. He died on December 5, 2010 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
- SpousesSusan Schloss Lessans(July 31, 1972 - December 5, 2010) (his death)Cheryl King(September 4, 1965 - November 9, 1971) (divorced, 2 children)Alma Lynne Shamburger(December 25, 1963 - ?) (divorced)Alma Lynne Shamburger(December 20, 1959 - March 1963) (divorced, 1 child)
- He sang "Turn Out the Lights, the Party's Over", near the ending of NFL Monday Night Football (1970) games, when it appeared the winning team had the game well in hand.
- Became one of the original Dallas Cowboys, joining the team in its first season in 1960. By 1963 he was the star quarterback and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1966. Retired from the team in 1969.
- A colorful commentator for "Monday Night Football" best known for trading quips with Howard Cosell.
- First wife, Lynne, was a former SMU Cheerleader.
- Was a high school football star in Texas.
- First Dallas Cowboys Quarterback to pass for over 400 yards in a game - 460 vs. San Francisco 49ers 11/10/63.
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