The Dallas Cowboys were established in 1960 as an expansion team in the NFL.¹⁾

The team was initially going to be called the Dallas Steers but was quickly changed to the Cowboys to avoid mockery.²⁾

The Cowboys didn’t win a single game in their inaugural 1960 season, finishing with an 0-11-1 record.³⁾

The Cowboys are often referred to as “America's Team,” a term popularized in a 1978 highlight film.⁴⁾

They currently play at AT&T Stadium, also known as “Jerry World,” in Arlington, Texas.⁵⁾

AT&T Stadium once held the record for the largest high-definition video screen in the world.⁶⁾

The Cowboys have appeared in 8 Super Bowls, tied for second-most in NFL history.⁷⁾

They have won 5 Super Bowls (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, and 1995).⁸⁾

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are one of the most famous cheerleading squads in the world.⁹⁾

The star on their helmet represents Texas as the “Lone Star State.”¹⁰⁾

The Cowboys traditionally wear white jerseys at home, unlike most NFL teams.¹¹⁾

Jerry Jones purchased the team in 1989 for $140 million.¹²⁾

As of 2023, the Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world, valued at over $9 billion.¹³⁾

Tom Landry was the team's first head coach, serving for 29 years (1960–1988).¹⁴⁾

The Cowboys pioneered modern stadium revenue generation through luxury suites and corporate sponsorships.¹⁵⁾

The Cowboys hold the record for the longest streak of winning seasons (20 from 1966 to 1985).¹⁶⁾

The team has produced 20 Pro Football Hall of Famers, including Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Roger Staubach.¹⁷⁾

Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, with 18,355 career rushing yards.¹⁸⁾

Dorsett holds the record for the longest run from scrimmage in NFL history (99 yards in 1983).¹⁹⁾

The Cowboys' defense of the 1960s and 1970s was nicknamed the “Doomsday Defense” for its dominance.²⁰⁾

Known as “The Playmaker,” Irvin was a key part of the Cowboys' 1990s dynasty.²¹⁾

Known as “The Manster,” White was one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive linemen.²²⁾

“Prime Time” played for the Cowboys during their 1995 Super Bowl-winning season.²³⁾

Witten is the Cowboys' all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards.²⁴⁾

The Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1966 (except in 1975 and 1977).²⁵⁾

The Cowboys have one of the largest global fan bases of any NFL team.²⁶⁾

The Cowboys’ original stadium, the Cotton Bowl, had a capacity of 75,000.²⁷⁾

The Washington Commanders are considered their biggest rival, with the rivalry dating back to the 1960s.²⁸⁾

The team honors its greatest players with an induction into the Ring of Honor at AT&T Stadium.²⁹⁾

Romo, one of the team’s most popular quarterbacks, transitioned into a successful broadcasting career.³⁰⁾

As of the end of the 2023 season, the Cowboys have one of the highest all-time winning percentages in NFL history.³¹⁾

Their first-ever draft pick was Bob Lilly, who later became their first Hall of Famer.³²⁾

The Cowboys' former coach Jimmy Johnson’s perfectly styled hair became iconic during his time with the team.³³⁾

Rowdy the Cowboy is the team’s official mascot.³⁴⁾

The Cowboys’ first Super Bowl win was in 1971, defeating the Miami Dolphins.³⁵⁾

Roger Staubach coined the term “Hail Mary” during a 1975 playoff game against the Vikings.³⁶⁾

Tom Landry was known for wearing a fedora on the sidelines.³⁷⁾

The fallout between Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson led to Johnson leaving after winning two Super Bowls.³⁸⁾

The stadium’s opening game in 2009 was against the New York Giants.³⁹⁾

AT&T Stadium set an NFL attendance record in 2009 with 105,121 fans.⁴⁰⁾

Known as the “Catch” game, where Joe Montana’s pass to Dwight Clark defeated the Cowboys.⁴¹⁾

The Cowboys are one of the most-watched teams on television, often playing in primetime slots.⁴²⁾

The team and its players have been featured in numerous films and TV shows.⁴³⁾

Cowboys merchandise consistently ranks as one of the top-selling among NFL teams.⁴⁴⁾

The team is heavily involved in charity work through the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation.⁴⁵⁾