Only Dallas Cowboys super fans know these team facts
AT&T Stadium is the biggest stadium in the NFL, capable of housing 100,000 fans. | Photo via Wikicommons
America’s team. The Boys. Big D. However you refer to them, Dallas Cowboys football is back.
Our beloved NFL team kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Cleveland on FOX Sports, marking the start of the 2024-25 season. With weapons like quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, and linebacker Micah Parsons, Dallas has lofty expectations and big goals. It could be a historic year, so let’s look back on all the history that has led to 60+ years of gridiron excellence.
When was the team founded?
1960, and it wasn’t pretty. The team failed to win a single game, finishing 0-11-1. There was also a Dallas Texans in 1952, but they eventually became the Kansas City Chiefs (more on that here).
Where did they previously play?
The first 11 seasons of Cowboys football was played in the Cotton Bowl. Then they moved to Texas Stadium for 39 years.
Tony Romo (2003-16) is the passing leader with 34,183 career yards.
Emmitt Smith (1990-02) is the rushing leader with 17,182 career yards.
Jason Witten (2003-17 + 2019) is the receiving leader with 12,977 career yards.
Emmitt Smith (1990-02) is the scoring leader with 986 points, which is roughly 164 total touchdowns.
Tom Landry (1960-88) is the winningest coach with a record of 250-162-6.
When was their first Super Bowl win?
1972 vs. Miami Dolphins. The final score was 24-3, which set a still-standing record for fewest points by an opponent.
How was the team name decided?
They were originally supposed to be the “Steers,” but that didn’t stick around and they actually landed on “Rangers.” Unfortunately, at that time, a minor league baseball team existed in the area by the same name, so the team changed yet again, this time to the iconic name we use today.
Asked
Who was the Dallas Cowboys head coach from 2003-2006?
A. Dave Campo B. Bill Parcells C. Wade Phillips D. Jason Garrett
Yesterday & Today | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Performing Arts Center | $40-$60 | The audience will decide the set list at this interactive concert featuring a Beatles tribute band.
10 Year Anniversary | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | The Ivy Tavern | Free | Stop by this free-to-attend party with a live DJ spinning hits from each decade.
BYU Cougars Football vs. SMU Mustangs Football | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. | Gerald Ford Stadium | $30-$3,477 | Don’t miss the exciting edge-of-your-seat matchup as BYU and SMU clash in a highly anticipated game.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Family Movie Matinee: “Kung Fu Panda 4" | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Dallas West Branch Library | Free | Bring the kids to watch the fourth installment of this animated flick starring Jack Black.
Colorado vs. Nebraska | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Cosm Dallas | $39 | All eyes in the college football world will be watching this unranked matchup, and Cosm will offer sideline views in its state-of-the-art dome.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Art Jam | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-8 p.m. | The Real Unreal | $25-$45 | This family-friendly day is designed for creative minds + has special surprises planned throughout the day for kids.
Monday, Sept. 9
Mixology Mondays | Monday, Sept. 9 | 5-6 p.m. | The Parlor at Sheraton Dallas | $30 | Learn how to make signature cocktails like a Manhattan, cosmopolitan, or old fashioned.
A 2 million sqft pediatric campus received a large gift from Hamon Charitable Foundation. The local nonprofit donated $25 million to support UT Southwest Medical Center’s project, which will bring two 12-story towers + an eight-story tower in the area. (WFAA)
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Verizon is purchasing Frontier Communications for $20 billion in a historic tech buyout. Frontier, which is based in Dallas, is known for providing fiber optic internet and this will be a key component for Verizon as it extends its network. (Dallas Business First)
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Knockout date night with Tower Club Dallas and its upscale Fight Night event on Saturday, Sept. 14. Enjoy fine dining while watching professional boxing, with packages starting at $99.
Eat
If you’ve ever wanted to try a Krabby Patty from Spongebob, Wendy’s will soon be offering that opportunity. Swim over to participating Dallas locations this fall to sink your teeth into these popular patties. (CultureMap Dallas)
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Correction
We got our maps mixed up in yesterday’s newsletter. Garland is northeast of Dallas, not northwest.
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