Daryl Johnston
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| Daryl Johnston | |
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| Date of birth | February 10, 1966 (age 41) |
| Place of birth |  Youngstown, New York |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| College | Syracuse |
| NFL Draft | 1989 / Round 2 / Pick 39 |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1989-1999 | Dallas Cowboys |
Daryl "Moose" Johnston (born February 10, 1966) is a former National Football League fullback who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys from (1989-1999). Johnston was a two time Pro Bowler and attended the game in 1993 and 1994. Johnston was a member of three Super Bowl winning teams.
Drafted by the Cowboys out of Syracuse where he was an All-American and All-East pick in 1988, Johnston was also named Nassau County Player of the Year in 1983 while playing for Uniondale High School in Uniondale, New York. The Knights won the division during Daryl's Senior year 1984. His Uniondale jersey number, 34, was retired from the program on September 1st, 2006.
In the NFL, he scored 22 career touchdowns but had more receptions in his career than carries. In 1993 Johnston had 50 receptions and averaged 7.4 yards per catch.
Johnston was one of the best fullbacks of his day blocking for Emmitt Smith, as Smith went on to become the all-time NFL rushing leader. However, Johnston was not the lead blocker for Smith's entire career, an unfortunate neck injury ending Johnston's career prematurely.
Every time Johnston touched the ball, "Mooooose" chants roared through the crowd, regardless of where the Cowboys were playing.
Today, Johnston works as a color commentator alongside Dick Stockton on the second broadcast team of The NFL on FOX'.
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