We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today – number 77.
Born: July 6, 1967. Lake Wales, Florida
Position: Wide receiver
Dallas Cowboys: 1991-1994
Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXVII, XXVIII
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Alvin Harper played wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 1994, after being selected in the first round out of the University of Tennessee. As the perfect complement to Michael Irvin, Harper brought size, speed, and big-play ability to the Cowboys’ passing game during their early 1990s dynasty. Though he wasn’t the primary target, Harper had a knack for delivering in clutch moments, particularly in the postseason, helping the Cowboys win back-to-back Super Bowls
Best known for:
Harper was best known for his iconic 70-yard catch-and-run against the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship Game, a momentum-shifting play that helped send the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl of the decade.
Lesser known fact:
Before focusing solely on football, Harper was also a high jumper at Tennessee and once cleared 7 feet 2 inches, showcasing the elite leaping ability that made him such a dangerous red-zone weapon in the NFL. This elite jumping skill was displayed on the field when he dunked the football over the crossbar of the posts after catching a touchdown.
