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United States Roger Staubach, an American football icon and decorated Navy officer, transitioned his leadership and strategic acumen from the NFL field to a highly successful career in commercial real estate.
Roger Staubach worked in the off-season with the Henry S. Miller Company in real estate. "Mr. Miller became my mentor," says Staubach. "He taught me how to keep my priorities straight, ..."
In 1977, Roger Staubach and Robert Holloway formed Holloway-Staubach Corporation, a commercial real estate firm.
Staubach bought out his partner's interest in 1982 to create The Staubach Company, shifting its emphasis from commercial development to representing corporate clients for leasing or buying space.
The Staubach Company was sold to Jones Lang LaSalle for $613 million in 2008. Staubach served as executive chairman of the Americas region of Jones Lang LaSalle until his retirement in 2018.
During the 1970s and early 1980s, Staubach was a spokesperson for the men's clothing retailer Anderson-Little, appearing in both print and television advertisements.
Staubach later did television advertisements for Rolaids.
Staubach jointly owned Hall of Fame Racing, a NASCAR Nextel Cup Series team, with fellow former Cowboy and hall-of-famer Troy Aikman.
In 2011, Staubach wrote the foreword for a book titled 'The Power in a Link,' published by John Wiley & Sons.
Roger Thomas Staubach, born February 5, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, distinguished himself early on, attending the U.S. Naval Academy where he excelled in college football. As quarterback for the Navy Midshipmen, he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1963, along with the Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Memorial Trophy. His time at the Naval Academy saw him lead the team to a 9-1 record and a national ranking of No. 2 in 1963. After graduation in 1965, Staubach fulfilled his military commitment, including a one-year tour of duty in South Vietnam as a Supply Corps officer, before embarking on his professional football career.
Staubach joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1969, a unique entry as a 27-year-old rookie due to his military service. Over his 11-season NFL career, all with the Cowboys, he became known for his exceptional leadership and clutch performances, earning nicknames like “Roger the Dodger,” “Captain America,” and “Captain Comeback.” He led the Cowboys to five Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl VI (where he was named MVP) and Super Bowl XII. Staubach was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and retired in March 1980 with the highest career passer rating in NFL history at the time. His impact on the sport extended beyond statistics, notably coining the term “Hail Mary pass” after a crucial play in the 1975 playoffs.
Following his retirement from football, Staubach applied his competitive drive and business acumen to commercial real estate. He founded The Staubach Company in 1977, initially working in off-seasons during his playing career. He served as its chairman and CEO, eventually selling the multibillion-dollar company to Jones Lang LaSalle in 2008 for $613 million. Staubach continued as executive chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Americas region until his retirement in 2018. His post-football career highlighted a diverse range of capabilities, marking him as a leader both on and off the field, and he has been recognized with numerous accolades, including induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.
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