John Hugh Niland (February 29, 1944 – August 15, 2026) was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. He was a six-time Pro Bowler and a three-time All-Pro. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was a two-time All-American. In 2021, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Niland to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021. Early life Niland was born in Qu...