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ON THIS DAY · October 27 in Cowboys History: Emmitt Smith Breaks Walter Payton Rushing Record (2002)
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August 2
Cowboys: Tom Landry, 1990, Tom Landry Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

August 2 in Cowboys History: Tom Landry Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1990)

Tom Landry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a coach. Landry led the Cowboys to 5 Super Bowl appearances and 2 championships during his 29-year tenure. More Cowboys...

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August 2
Cowboys: Roger Staubach, 1985, Roger Staubach Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

August 2 in Cowboys History: Roger Staubach Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1985)

Roger Staubach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame five years after his retirement. Staubach retired with the highest passer rating in NFL history at the time. From the collection:...

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August 1
Cowboys: Randy White, 1994, Randy White Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

August 1 in Cowboys History: Randy White Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994)

Randy White was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. White was drafted 2nd overall in 1975 and was a seven-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XII co-MVP. More Cowboys history...

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July 20
Cowboys: Tom Landry, 1960, Tom Landry Named Cowboys Head Coach

July 20 in Cowboys History: Tom Landry Named Cowboys Head Coach (1960)

Tom Landry was hired as the first head coach of the Cowboys. More Cowboys history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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July 1
Cowboys: Barry Switzer, 1994, Barry Switzer Named Cowboys Head Coach

July 1 in Cowboys History: Barry Switzer Named Cowboys Head Coach (1994)

Barry Switzer was named the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, replacing Jimmy Johnson. Switzer maintained the Cowboys' winning tradition, securing a Super Bowl XXX championship in the 1995 season. More Cowboys...

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July 1
Cowboys: Jimmy Johnson, 1989, Jimmy Johnson Hired as Cowboys Head Coach

July 1 in Cowboys History: Jimmy Johnson Hired as Cowboys Head Coach (1989)

Jimmy Johnson was hired as the Cowboys' new head coach, beginning the 1989 season. Johnson led the Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1992 and 1993. More Cowboys history & fan-cave...

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June 30
Cowboys: Tony Dorsett, 1994, Tony Dorsett Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

June 30 in Cowboys History: Tony Dorsett Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1994)

Tony Dorsett was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest Cowboys running backs of all time. More Cowboys history & fan-cave gifts...

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June 15
Cowboys: Tex Schramm, 1960, Tex Schramm Named Cowboys President and GM

June 15 in Cowboys History: Tex Schramm Named Cowboys President and GM (1960)

Tex Schramm was hired as the first president and general manager of the Cowboys. Schramm, along with Tom Landry and Gil Brandt, built the Cowboys into an elite organization. More Cowboys history...

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June 15
Cowboys: Tex Schramm, 1960, Tex Schramm Named Cowboys President and General Manager

June 15 in Cowboys History: Tex Schramm Named Cowboys President and General Manager (1960)

Tex Schramm was hired as the first president and general manager of the Cowboys. More Cowboys history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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May 26
Cowboys: Tony Dorsett, 1977, Tony Dorsett Drafted 2nd Overall by Dallas Cowboys

May 26 in Cowboys History: Tony Dorsett Drafted 2nd Overall by Dallas Cowboys (1977)

The Cowboys selected RB Tony Dorsett from Pitt with the 2nd overall pick. Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994. More Cowboys history & fan-cave gifts →...

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