Patrick Emery Donovan (born July 1, 1953) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League was spent with the Dallas Cowboys (1975-1983). In 1975 Donovan was one of the "Dirty Dozen" of rookies who helped the Cowboys to Super Bowl X. Donovan became a starter at left tackle in 1978. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, attending the game in 1979 through 1982. Sports Illustrated named him the 4th greatest Montana athlete of the 20th century.