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)