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On Nov. 25, 1993, Leon Lett committed a blunder that would go down as one of the most memorable in Thanksgiving Day football history.
March 20, 2014
A game that obviously needed some comic relief near the end got just that in the person of Leon Lett, a 292-pound defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
Feb. 1, 1993
Leon Lett and Clayton Holmes of the Dallas Cowboys were suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.
Nov. 4, 1995
Don Beebe, Buffalo Bills Dear Don: My son was out of control. I couldn’t talk to him.
Jan. 26, 1994
As he walked slowly off the field--his helmet cradled under one arm, his sweat-soaked head bowed, his eyes welling with tears as he stared at the snow-covered turf--Leon Lett couldn’t believe what he had just done.
Aug. 14, 1994
Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Leon Lett is facing a one-year suspension by the NFL after testing positive for cocaine, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Nov. 29, 1996
California
If Leon Lett isn’t careful, he’ll be Sub Lett. VICTOR PETERSON Oxnard
Dec. 4, 1993
The verdict came down swiftly and decisively Friday.
Nov. 27, 1993
Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle Leon Lett was suspended a minimum of one year by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s drug policy.
Dec. 4, 1996
Leon Lett may be in trouble again for substance abuse, although the Dallas Cowboys’ star defensive tackle could finish out the 1996 NFL season.
Nov. 26, 1996