25 Famous Roger Staubach Quotes

June 15, 2026

This article was last updated by Krishna Gurung on May 9, 2026

Roger the Dodger is the nickname of an American former professional football player, . He was a for the in the National Football League (NFL). Once, he had attended the US Naval Academy and won the , and served in the US Navy after his graduation. Along with US Navy, he served on a tour f duty in Vietnam.

Moreover, he spends his 11 seasons of his career playing with the Dallas club from 1969. And he gets a chance to lead the team to the Super Bowl five times and as the starting quarterback four times. After leading the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI, he was considered the Most Valuable Player of . His hard work set his name to the six times in his entire 11 years NFL career.

NFL Legend, Roger Staubach

Now, he is the executive chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle. His works are inspiring and motivate his fans to succeed. Here are some of Roger Staubach Quotes.

“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.”―

“In any team sport, the best teams have consistency and chemistry.”―

“Football teaches you hard work. It takes a lot of unspectacular preparation to have spectacular results in both business and football.”― Roger Staubach

“Discrimination is a disease.”―

“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”―

“Winning isn’t getting ahead of others. It’s getting ahead of yourself.”― Roger Staubach

“If NASCAR racing gets any more exciting, I may not be able to stand it.”― Roger Staubach

“Even though they are paid differently, everyone has to feel appreciated.”―

9th of 25 Roger Staubach Quotes

“At a car dealership, the person who sells the car is the hero, and also gets the commission. But if the mechanics don’t service that car well, the customer won’t return.”― Roger Staubach

“Nothing good comes in life or athletics unless a lot of hard work has preceded the effort. Only temporary success is achieved by taking short cuts.”―

Roger Staubach quote on route and destiny

“In the commercial real estate business, brokers spearhead major accounts. But they wouldn’t have customers without the people who oversee construction.”― Roger Staubach

“It was not a friendly game, and Jerry certainly did not have friendliness in his eyes. He had an extra mean streak that day. He was out of control and probably should have been ejected.”― Roger Staubach

“There are a lot of people who touch the customer.”― Roger Staubach

“It’s okay to have personal ambitions, but you have to take someone with you.”―

“As a part owner, I’m going to be not only an admirer… but a nervous wreck.”― Roger Staubach

“There’s always something special when the service academies play each other that’s not in any other game. This is not a regular game, and everyone involved knows that.”― Roger Staubach

17th of 25 Roger Staubach Quotes

“I’m excited about being an owner, it’s got my competitive juices going. I’m scared, but excited as well.”― Roger Staubach

“I hate to admit that. I want to win every race, but I know that’s not possible. To be in the top 25 is realistic if we have any luck this year. But anything to be in the chase or something like that is very unrealistic.”― Roger Staubach

“In racing, we have a better chance of it happening quicker because we have attracted good people to come to work for us. It’s the beginning of a great adventure, and we’re looking forward to it.”―

“I have a lot to learn about NASCAR. But I’ve learned if you have the right people in the right places doing the right things, you can be successful at whatever you do.”― Roger Staubach

“At our company, our Design and Construction Consulting Service Team not only helps eliminate the risks inherent in the construction process, they typically save our clients 5% – 10% on overall construction costs. They also help make sure projects come in on time.”― Roger Staubach

22nd of 25 Roger Staubach Quotes

“I didn’t make enough money in my sport to retire.”― Roger Staubach

“Service football is extremely respectable and very competitive. They’ve won some big games.”―

“I was fortunate that I was an only child. I had two parents who I really cared about, and they cared about me, so I got off to a good start.”― Roger Staubach

“I’ve always tried to balance my life with what is good for me but also keeping in mind how it affects somebody else.”― Roger Staubach

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Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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