Dallas Cowboys
Started in 1960, the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (see entry under 1920s—Sports and Games in volume 2) soon became one of the most prominent teams in the history of all professional football, and they endure as "America's Team." Few teams in league history can boast a higher national profile or a more consistent record of success.
Dozens of football legends were Cowboys, including Tom Landry (1924–2000), the team's longtime head coach; quarterbacks "Dandy" Don Meredith (1938–), Roger Staubach (1942–), and Troy Aikman (1966–); running backs Tony Dorsett (1954–) and Emmitt Smith (1969–); and defensive standouts including Bob.....
This is a free excerpt of 100 words. This section contains 257 words. This
article contains 3,324 words (approx. 11 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Article with our 1960s: Sports and Games Access Pass.
