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Wide Receiver for the Dallas Cowboys (1973-1983).

Caught Roger Staubach's famous "Hail Mary" pass.

Attended South River High School in New Jersey. Was a high school teammate of former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann.

Attended the University of Tulsa.

Led the NFL in Receiving Yards (870) and Receiving Yards per Game (62.1) in 1977.

Pearson is a successful businessman in Dallas (2005)

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

He was nominated for the 2023 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category.

He was nominated for the 2024 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category.

He was nominated for the 2025 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports category.