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ON THIS DAY · October 27 in Cowboys History: Emmitt Smith Breaks Walter Payton Rushing Record (2002)
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April 23
Cowboys: Troy Aikman, 1989, Cowboys draft Troy Aikman No. 1 overall

April 23 in Cowboys History: Cowboys draft Troy Aikman No. 1 overall (1989)

Dallas took UCLA quarterback Troy Aikman with the first pick of the 1989 NFL Draft. He won three Super Bowls and entered the Hall of Fame. From the collection: Troy Aikman fan-cave...

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April 22
Cowboys: Emmitt Smith, 1990, Cowboys draft Emmitt Smith

April 22 in Cowboys History: Cowboys draft Emmitt Smith (1990)

Dallas selected Florida running back Emmitt Smith 17th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft. He became the NFL's all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion. From the collection: Emmitt Smith...

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March 22
Cowboys: Emmitt Smith, 2005, Emmitt Smith Retires from NFL

March 22 in Cowboys History: Emmitt Smith Retires from NFL (2005)

Emmitt Smith officially retired from the NFL after 15 seasons with the Cowboys. He held the record with 18,355 rushing yards and 164 rushing touchdowns. From the collection: Emmitt Smith fan-cave plaque...

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March 20
Cowboys: Roger Staubach, 1980, Roger Staubach Retires from NFL

March 20 in Cowboys History: Roger Staubach Retires from NFL (1980)

Roger Staubach announced his retirement after 11 seasons with the Cowboys. From the collection: Roger Staubach fan-cave plaque → Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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February 25
Cowboys: Cowboys, 1989, Jerry Jones buys the Cowboys

February 25 in Cowboys History: Jerry Jones buys the Cowboys (1989)

Jerry Jones purchased the Cowboys for $140 million and soon replaced legendary coach Tom Landry with Jimmy Johnson, reshaping the franchise. More Cowboys history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Wikipedia

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February 5
Cowboys: Roger Staubach, 1942, Roger Staubach is born

February 5 in Cowboys History: Roger Staubach is born (1942)

Hall of Fame quarterback Roger 'Captain America' Staubach was born in Cincinnati. He led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles and coined the 'Hail Mary.' From the collection: Roger Staubach fan-cave...

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January 31
Cowboys: Troy Aikman, 1993, Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVII Over Buffalo Bills

January 31 in Cowboys History: Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVII Over Buffalo Bills (1993)

Dallas defeated Buffalo 52-17 at the Rose Bowl to claim their first championship of the 1990s dynasty. The Cowboys forced a record nine turnovers. From the collection: Troy Aikman fan-cave plaque →...

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January 31
Cowboys: Troy Aikman, 1993, Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVII, Dominate Buffalo Bills

January 31 in Cowboys History: Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVII, Dominate Buffalo Bills (1993)

Dallas defeated Buffalo 52-17 to claim their first championship of the 1990s dynasty. From the collection: Troy Aikman fan-cave plaque → Source: Wikipedia

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January 31
Cowboys: Troy Aikman, 1993, Cowboys rout the Bills in Super Bowl XXVII

January 31 in Cowboys History: Cowboys rout the Bills in Super Bowl XXVII (1993)

Dallas forced a record nine turnovers in a 52-17 blowout of the Buffalo Bills, launching the franchise's 1990s dynasty. From the collection: Troy Aikman fan-cave plaque → Source: Wikipedia

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January 30
Cowboys: Troy Aikman, 1994, Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVIII Over Buffalo Bills

January 30 in Cowboys History: Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXVIII Over Buffalo Bills (1994)

Dallas defeated Buffalo 30-13 to win their second consecutive Super Bowl championship. From the collection: Troy Aikman fan-cave plaque → Source: Wikipedia

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