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 The Cowboys are often referred to as "America's Team," a term popularized in a 1978 highlight film.[([[https://officialamericasteam.com/how-the-dallas-cowboys-actually-became-known-as-americas-team/|officialamericasteam]])] The Cowboys are often referred to as "America's Team," a term popularized in a 1978 highlight film.[([[https://officialamericasteam.com/how-the-dallas-cowboys-actually-became-known-as-americas-team/|officialamericasteam]])]
 +
 +===== Stadium =====
 +
 +They currently play at AT&T Stadium, also known as "Jerry World," in Arlington, Texas.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/cowboys-att-stadium-details-location-capacity-curtains/9312a5e1935285e56127c2c1|sportingnews]])]
 +
 +===== World's Largest Stadium Screen =====
 +
 +AT&T Stadium once held the record for the largest high-definition video screen in the world.[([[https://www.ledsmagazine.com/company-newsfeed/article/16688411/cowboys-reveal-worlds-largest-hd-led-screen-to-the-public|ledsmagazine]])]
 +
 +===== Super Bowl Appearances =====
 +
 +The Cowboys have appeared in 8 Super Bowls, tied for second-most in NFL history.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-super-bowl-wins|sportskeeda]])]
 +
 +===== Super Bowl Wins =====
 +
 +They have won 5 Super Bowls (1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, and 1995).[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/superbowl/history/winners|sportskeeda]])]
 +
 +===== Cheerleaders =====
 +
 +The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are one of the most famous cheerleading squads in the world.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/DCCMakingtheTeam/comments/12unp4h/are_the_dcc_actually_world_class/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Logo =====
 +
 +The star on their helmet represents Texas as the "Lone Star State."[([[https://1000logos.net/dallas-cowboys-logo/|1000logos]])]
 +
 +===== Iconic Uniforms =====
 +
 +The Cowboys traditionally wear white jerseys at home, unlike most NFL teams.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1gc3w2f/why_do_teams_wear_white_on_road_and_color_at_home/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Current Owner =====
 +
 +Jerry Jones purchased the team in 1989 for $140 million.[([[https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/how-much-did-jerry-jones-buy-the-dallas-cowboys-for|bolavip]])]
 +
 +===== Valuation =====
 +
 +As of 2023, the Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world, valued at over $9 billion.[([[https://www.fox4news.com/sports/dallas-cowboys-most-valuable-10-billion|fox4news]])]
 +
 +===== Tom Landry Era =====
 +
 +Tom Landry was the team's first head coach, serving for 29 years (1960–1988).[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tom-landry/|profootballhof]])]
 +
 +===== Innovative Management =====
 +
 +The Cowboys pioneered modern stadium revenue generation through luxury suites and corporate sponsorships.[([[https://medium.com/embedded-brand-strategy/diary-of-a-brand-the-dallas-cowboys-49fd3497c106|medium]])]
 +
 +===== Winning Streaks =====
 +
 +The Cowboys hold the record for the longest streak of winning seasons (20 from 1966 to 1985).[([[https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/nfl-teams-with-the-longest-streak-for-winning-seasons-bm25/|betmgm]])]
 +
 +===== Hall of Famers =====
 +
 +The team has produced 20 Pro Football Hall of Famers, including Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Roger Staubach.[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-teams-with-the-most-hall-of-famers/|profootballnetwork]])]
 +
 +===== Emmitt Smith =====
 +
 +Smith is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, with 18,355 career rushing yards.[([[https://theanalyst.com/2024/11/who-has-the-most-career-rushing-yards|theanalyst]])]
 +
 +===== Tony Dorsett =====
 +
 +Dorsett holds the record for the longest run from scrimmage in NFL history (99 yards in 1983).[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TuOz-uASA8|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== "Doomsday Defense" =====
 +
 +The Cowboys' defense of the 1960s and 1970s was nicknamed the "Doomsday Defense" for its dominance.[([[https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/doc-of-the-day-the-stories-behind-doomsday-ii|dallascowboys]])]
 +
 +===== Michael Irvin =====
 +
 +Known as "The Playmaker," Irvin was a key part of the Cowboys' 1990s dynasty.[([[https://insidethestar.com/top-5-cowboys-draft-picks-in-history|insidethestar]])]
 +
 +===== Randy White =====
 +
 +Known as "The Manster," White was one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive linemen.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/pro-football-101-randy-white-ranks-no-45-on-all-time-list|foxsports]])]
 +
 +===== Deion Sanders =====
 +
 +"Prime Time" played for the Cowboys during their 1995 Super Bowl-winning season.[([[https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1995/09/12/a-sharp-dressed-man-deion-shows-dallas-the-prime-time-look/62379635007/|oklahoman]])]
 +
 +===== Jason Witten =====
 +
 +Witten is the Cowboys' all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards.[([[https://www.myhighplains.com/sports/local-sports/dallas-cowboys-all-time-receiving-leader-jason-witten-in-canyon/|myhighplains]])]
 +
 +===== Thanksgiving Tradition =====
 +
 +The Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1966 (except in 1975 and 1977).[([[https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-lions-dallas-cowboys-thanksgiving-history/|cbsnews]])]
 +
 +===== International Appeal =====
 +
 +The Cowboys have one of the largest global fan bases of any NFL team.[([[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/nfl-top-5-teams-with-the-largest-global-fan-base/articleshow/104952218.cms|timesofindia]])]
 +
 +===== First Outdoor Stadium =====
 +
 +The Cowboys’ original stadium, the Cotton Bowl, had a capacity of 75,000.[([[https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/10/12/cotton-bowl-history-capacity-oklahoma-texas-college-football/75631767007/|oklahoman]])]
 +
 +===== Oldest Rivalry =====
 +
 +The Washington Commanders are considered their biggest rival, with the rivalry dating back to the 1960s.[([[https://en.as.com/nfl/where-does-the-dallas-cowboys-washington-commanders-rivalry-come-from-n/|as]])]
 +
 +===== Cowboys Ring of Honor =====
 +
 +The team honors its greatest players with an induction into the Ring of Honor at AT&T Stadium.[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/who-is-in-cowboys-ring-of-honor-2023/|profootballnetwork]])]
 +
 +===== Tony Romo =====
 +
 +Romo, one of the team’s most popular quarterbacks, transitioned into a successful broadcasting career.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nfl/news/tony-romo-cbs-broadcasting-debut-dallas-cowboys-analyst-job/12dy6d9t7p5dr10xubndo9gmi3|sportingnews]])]
 +
 +===== All-Time Record =====
 +
 +As of the end of the 2023 season, the Cowboys have one of the highest all-time winning percentages in NFL history.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/most-wins-nfl-regular-season|foxsports]])]
 +
 +===== First Draft Pick =====
 +
 +Their first-ever draft pick was Bob Lilly, who later became their first Hall of Famer.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/bob-lilly/|profootballhof]])]
 +
 +===== Jimmy Johnson’s Hair =====
 +
 +The Cowboys' former coach Jimmy Johnson’s perfectly styled hair became iconic during his time with the team.[([[https://www.deseret.com/1994/1/27/19088809/johnson-has-styled-cowboys-as-perfectly-as-he-has-his-hair/|deseret]])]
 +
 +===== Mascot =====
 +
 +Rowdy the Cowboy is the team’s official mascot.[([[https://www.dallascowboys.com/rowdy/|dallascowboys]])]
 +
 +===== First Super Bowl =====
 +
 +The Cowboys’ first Super Bowl win was in 1971, defeating the Miami Dolphins.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/super-bowl-vi-rematch-71-cowboys-among-greatest-teams-ever-0ap3000000584209|nfl]])]
 +
 +===== Hail Mary Origin =====
 +
 +Roger Staubach coined the term "Hail Mary" during a 1975 playoff game against the Vikings.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEZKpY8t4EQ|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Landry's Hat =====
 +
 +Tom Landry was known for wearing a fedora on the sidelines.[([[https://americanhatmakers.com/blogs/media/tom-landry-fedora|americanhatmakers]])]
 +
 +===== Jerry Jones and Johnson Split =====
 +
 +The fallout between Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson led to Johnson leaving after winning two Super Bowls.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-Jerry-Jones-fire-Jimmy-Johnson-as-coach-of-the-Dallas-Cowboys-after-winning-two-Super-Bowls-with-him|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Opening AT&T Stadium =====
 +
 +The stadium’s opening game in 2009 was against the New York Giants.[([[https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/memory-lane-cowboys-debut-stadium-against-giants-in-2009/287-594295553|wfaa]])]
 +
 +===== Record Attendance =====
 +
 +AT&T Stadium set an NFL attendance record in 2009 with 105,121 fans.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/news/story?id=4490763|espn]])]
 +
 +===== 1980 NFC Championship =====
 +
 +Known as the "Catch" game, where Joe Montana’s pass to Dwight Clark defeated the Cowboys.[([[https://www.49ers.com/news/this-day-in-the-bay-the-catch|49ers]])]
 +
 +===== TV Popularity =====
 +
 +The Cowboys are one of the most-watched teams on television, often playing in primetime slots.[([[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/joe-buck-on-why-cowboys-get-so-many-prime-time-games-ratings-or-reputation/articleshow/114871291.cms|timesofindia]])]
 +
 +===== Movies =====
 +
 +The team and its players have been featured in numerous films and TV shows.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dallas-Cowboys|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== Merchandising Giants =====
 +
 +Cowboys merchandise consistently ranks as one of the top-selling among NFL teams.[([[https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2009/01/08/Sponsorships-Advertising-Marketing/Cowboys-Rank-As-Top-Selling-NFL-Team-Favre-Leads-In-Jersey-Sales.aspx|sportsbusinessjournal]])]
 +
 +===== Community Outreach =====
 +
 +The team is heavily involved in charity work through the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation.[([[https://www.dallascowboys.com/community/charities|dallascowboys]])]
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