Although he was a talented defensive tackle and cornerstone of the Cowboys championship teams of the '90s, Leon is best remembered for two infamous blunders. The first one took place in Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills when Lett recovered a fumble and decided to show off and not tuck the ball away. Don Beebe, sprinting from behind, forced the ball out of Lett's hands just short of the end zone, resulting in the ball going out of bounds and a touchback. Although the Cowboys were ahead comfortably and easily won the game, the play is still constantly replayed on ESPN and other sports networks today. The second blunder, unlike the first one, actually cost the Cowboys a win. It occurred on a snowy Thanksgiving Day game in 1993 against the Miami Dolphins. The Cowboys blocked a field goal which would have ended the game if none of their players touched the ball. Lett, unaware of this, dove on the ball and fumbled it. The Dolphins recovered it and kicked a successful field goal to win the game.
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Played football for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Football Life
2015
TV Series
Himself
Drew Pearson Live
2015
TV Series
Himself - Special Guest
NFL on FOX
1994-2000
TV Series
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
NFL Monday Night Football
1992-2000
TV Series
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
2000
TV Series
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXX
1996
TV Special
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Right Defensive Tackle
1995 NFC Championship Game
1996
TV Special
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
TNT Sunday Night Football
1995
TV Series
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
1994 NFC Championship Game
1995
TV Special
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
The NFL on NBC
1994
TV Series
Himself - Dallas cowboys Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXVIII
1994
TV Movie
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Right Defensive Tackle
1993 NFC Championship Game
1994
TV Special
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXVII
1993
TV Movie
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive End
The NFL on CBS
1992
TV Series
Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself (#3 & #2 Best Blunders)
Known for movies
Super Bowl XXX (1996) as Himself - Dallas Cowboys Right Defensive Tackle
Super Bowl XXVII (1993) as Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive End
Super Bowl XXVIII (1994) as Himself - Dallas Cowboys Right Defensive Tackle
1995 NFC Championship Game (1996) as Himself - Dallas Cowboys Defensive Tackle