We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 33) with some Cowboys history
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 are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today – number 33.
Travis Fredrick
Born: March 18, 1991. Sharon, Wisconsin
Position: Offensive center
Dallas Cowboys: 2013-2019
Awards: All-Pro- 2014, 2015, 2016
Pro Bowl– 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
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Travis Frederick played center for the Dallas Cowboys from 2013 to 2019 after being selected in the first round out of Wisconsin. Though his draft selection was initially criticized, Frederick quickly silenced doubters by becoming one of the NFL’s premier centers, anchoring one of the league’s best offensive lines. A five-time Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Pro in 2016, he was known for his intelligence, technique, and consistency. Frederick was a key figure in the protection of quarterbacks like Tony Romo and Dak Prescott and paved the way for Ezekiel Elliott’s dominant rushing seasons.
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Best known for:
Frederick was best known for being the anchor of the Cowboys’ elite offensive line and one of the most intelligent centers that played for Dallas, helping set the tone for a powerful run game and steady pass protection during his tenure.
Lesser known fact:
In 2018, Frederick was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the nervous system. After missing the entire season, he made a remarkable comeback in 2019, earning a Pro Bowl nod before retiring in 2020, at just 29 years old.
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