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| Dallas Cowboys | |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 65 (1960-2024) |
| Winningest Coach | (W-L-T) Tom Landry (250-162-6) |
| Team Colors | Silver/Blue |
| Helmet/Blue Jersey | Silver (PMS 8240), Blue (PMS 282) |
| White Jersey | Royal Blue (PMS 661), Silver-Green (PMS 8280) |
| Logo | A solid blue star, followed by a blue border and a white line. |
| Super Bowl Titles | 5 |
| Playoff Record | 36-31 |
| Record going into 2024 season | (W-L-T) 562-413-6 |
| Most Career Yards Rushing | Emmitt Smith, 17,162 (1990-2002) |
| Most Career Receptions | Jason Witten, 1,215 (2003-17, 2019) |
| Most Career Yards Passing | Tony Romo, 34,183 (2004-16) |
| Most Career Sacks | DeMarcus Ware, 117 (2005-13) |
| Most Career Points | Emmitt Smith, 986 (1990-2002) |
| Most Career Interceptions | Mel Renfro, 52 (1964-77) |
| Current Team Owner | Jerry Jones |
| Most Consecutive Games Won (Including postseason) | 12 in (1971-72) and 11 in (2016). |
| Most Points, Season | 530 in 2021 (17-game season). |
| Most Touchdowns, Season | 64 in 2021 (17-game season). |
| Most Field Goals Attempted, Season | 41 (2020) |
| Most First Downs, Season | 390 in 2021 (17-game season). |
The NFL record for the “most consecutive winning seasons” is held by the – Dallas ‘Cowboys’, who had 20 straight between 1966 and 1985. They made it to the postseason eighteen times, captured thirteen “NFC East” titles, and made it to the “Super Bowl” five times in that span.
Under head coach “Tom Landry”, the Cowboys of the 1970s and early 1980s won two Super Bowls and dominated 105 regular seasons, earning them the moniker “America’s Team”. Under head coaches “Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer”, the Cowboys won three of their four Super Bowls between 1992 and 1995.
H.R. (Bum) Bright had to sell the ‘Cowboys’ to Jerry Jones in 1989 because of the “savings and loan” crisis that developed in 1986–1988 as a result of many match losses.
The Dallas ‘Cowboys’ are the most valuable sports team in the world as of 2018 information, when they became tagged with the “first $5 billion club” in sports history.
Before the ‘Cowboys’ relocated to AT&T Stadium in 2009, all of their home games were held outside. The Cowboys have only kicked off a game in temperatures above “100 degrees” 3 times in their history. And just once at home, in the 2000 game versus the “Eagles” in 109 degrees.
In the history of the ‘Cowboys’, 9 plays have amassed 100 yards or more in the record books. 7 of which have come from kickoff returns, including a 100-yard return by “Reggie Swinton” back in 2002, and 2 from interception returns.
“Tony Romo”, who leads the team with 67 career games with a QB (QuarterBack) rating over 100, has more than any other player in team history. At the time of Romo’s century, the Cowboys led those games 51–16. In a 2014 game against the “Colts”, he recorded his best rating for a start of 151.7.
In football, it’s always crucial to score first, and teams led by head coach “Mike McCarthy” tend to capitalize on this more than others. In situations where his team scores first, McCarthy has a “99-34-2 record” (i.e., 99 wins, 34 losses, and 2 ties).
The fifth-fastest player in NFL history to surpass 9,000 scrimmage yards in a career is “Ezekiel Elliott”.
When “Tony Dorsett” sprinted 99 yards for a touchdown against the Vikings in 1983, he created a record that will never be surpassed. It is only the second running touchdown of 99 yards in NFL history and the only “99-yard play” from scrimmage in the history of the team. A few interesting facts: fullback “Ron Springs” was originally called upon to carry the ball, even though the Cowboys only had ten players on the field.
The longest passing play in ‘Cowboys’ history is still Tony Dorsett’s 92-yard touchdown reception against the Colts in 1978; it has remained the longest since it happened.
Tony Dorsett’s 86 career touchdowns held the Cowboys record for the most touchdowns for over 15 years.
“Dak Prescott” has the best passing rating in “Cowboys” history going into 2022 — 98.4 — just ahead of Tony Romo (97.1). When he records “250 passing yards and a 100.0 passer rating” in eight consecutive games, he becomes the first player in NFL history to do so.
After first 85 quarterback games, Dak Prescott has 169 total touchdowns, which ranks him at fifth in NFL history.
In addition to becoming the Cowboys’ all-time leader in passing yards (34,183) and passing touchdowns (248), “Tony Romo” was chosen for four Pro Bowls. In 2014, Tony Romo recorded a franchise-high “touchdown to interception” ratio of 3.77. Prescott, with a 3.70 ratio, is at second.
“Felix Jones” gave the “Cowboys” one of their longest returns ever in 2022 when he scored on a 98-yard kick return.
The first player in NFL history to score touchdowns spanning more than 97 yards in back-to-back games was “Bryan McCann”.
“Jason Witten” recorded “1145 yards, seven touchdowns, and 96 receptions” in 2007, easily the best season the Cowboys have ever seen. All three benchmarks stood for the record position before Witten shattered his own records with “110 catches in 2012” and “eight touchdowns in 2013”.
Six-time Pro Bowler “Troy Aikman” has the most wins (94) as a starting quarterback in Cowboys history, including 90 in a 10-year span of the 1900s.
With 94 career sacks, Mr. Cowboy “Bob Lilly” is still ranked among the top ten players in franchise history. In 1980, Lilly was inducted as the first player from the franchise to be inducted into the “Pro Football Hall of Fame”.
Of all the NFL players in history, 34 have four Super Bowl rings; “Charles Haley” (Cowboy) is the only one with five. Haley is the only player out of the eight players who have participated in at least five Super Bowls.
One of the best defenders to ever don a Cowboys uniform is “DeMarcus Ware”. 2008 and 2010 saw him lead the NFL in sacks, a feat accomplished by just seven players. With 117 sacks, 32 forced fumbles, 145.0 tackles for loss, 185 quarterback hits, 9 “Pro Bowl” selections, and 4 “First-Team All-Pro” selections, he remained the franchise leader.
With a 93.4 overall grade among guards, “Zack Martin” was the fourth-rated player in the NFL.
The most tackles by a “Cowboys” safety since Barry Church’s 93 stops in 2014 were logged by “Jayron Kearse”, who led the team with a career-high 92.
With 253 yards rushing versus the Rams in his first career start, “DeMarco Murray” made a Cowboys single-game record. His total currently ties for eighth place in NFL history for most yards in a game.
“L.P. Ladouceur” is the first player in Cowboys history to have played for the team for 16 years in a row. With 253 consecutive matches played, he is two games behind “Jason Witten” (255) in terms of games played.
The Cowboys’ all-time leader in receptions (750), receiving yards (11,904), postseason receptions (87), and postseason receiving yards (1,315), is Michael “The Playmaker” Irvin. Among receivers in club history, Irvin has made the most name with “named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007″ and “honored with a 2005 Ring of Honor induction”.
After Jason Witten, “Dalton Schultz” became the second “tight end” in franchise history to amass more than 70 catches and more than 800 receiving yards. In addition, he is the only “tight end” in franchise history to have at least eight touchdowns in a season.
In January 1994, Kevin Williams’ kick return of fifty yards against “Buffalo” stands as the third longest in team history during the playoffs. He made team history that year when he scored a “kick return”, punt return, rushing and receiving touchdown all in one season.
The only player in Cowboys history to wear four distinct jersey numbers is “James Whalen”, a pass-catcher. He also wore “46, 82, and 81” in addition to 83. Whalen traded his number to a veteran more than once.
“Tony Hill” was a mainstay of the offense and was selected to three Pro Bowls and “three seasons with 1000 yards”. With 7988 yards, Hill is third in Cowboys history behind only Michael Irvin and Jason Witten.
“Tyron Smith” is one of the top offensive linemen in the NFL. He was selected for eight “Pro Bowls”, was named an All-Pro four times, and was included on the 2010 “All-Decade” squad.
With 18,355 yards and more rushing touchdowns (164) than any other player in NFL history, “Emmitt Smith” retired as the league’s all-time leading rusher. Eight Pro Bowl selections, three Super Bowl titles, four NFL rushing awards, and “a league and Super Bowl (XXVIII) MVP” honor were among Smith’s many accomplishments. With an 11-yard run against the “Seattle Seahawks” in 2002, Smith shattered Walter Payton’s NFL rushing record.
“Jethro Pugh” was a prominent player on the “Doomsday Defense” who participated in four Super Bowls. Pugh’s 95.5 sacks are, officially recorded by the team, good for second among tackles (only behind White’s 111) and sixth in Cowboys history. “Harvey Martin” holds the all-time record of 114 sacks in Cowboys history.
“Deion Sanders”, often known as “Prime Time”, became the first player in NFL history to catch a pass, return an interception for a touchdown, and “return a punt for a touchdown” all in the same game.
With 73 receiving touchdowns, “Dez Bryant” is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in touchdowns received, surpassing both Michael Irvin (65) and Bob Hayes (71). Bryant also leads in the NFL in touchdown catches since 2012, with 58.
“Rayfield Wright” won two Super Bowl championships with the Cowboys and was selected to the Pro Bowl six times. In 2004 he was inducted into the Ring of Honor, and in 2006 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The longest kick by “Brett Maher” came in 2019 against the Eagles, a 63-yard field goal. Maher holds the record for the Cowboys’ four longest field goals ever made. And he matched for “third place” in NFL history with his 63-yard field goal.
In 2021, “Bryan Anger” established a record for the Cowboys in net punting average (44.6). Anger ranks third in the NFL thus far in 2023 with a net average of 45.3. With 48.4 gross yards per punt, he also broke the record.
The Cowboys’ single-season records for receiving yards (1651) and receptions (122) were formally set by “CeeDee Lamb”.
From 2005 to 2010, “Bradie James” led the Cowboys in tackles for six straight seasons. He is the first player in team history to have this distinction.
For 26 years, “Lee Roy Jordan” held the record of 1,236 yards, having racked up more tackles than any other player in the franchise’s history.
As the first player in Super Bowl history to win MVP while playing for the losing side (Cowboys), linebacker “Chuck Howley” is also a member of the Ring of Honor.
As of the 2022 season, the Cowboys’ record at “AT&T Stadium”, which opened in 2009, is 61-48. Of 61 victories, 58 came during the regular season and three were at home during the postseason.
“Cowboys” has the second-best regular season winning percentage (57.2%) in NFL history, as of 2022 information. “Bay Packers” standing at first with 57.3% at the moment.
*the aforementioned data came from “static.www.nfl.com/league/apps/league-site/media-guides/2023/DAL.pdf”, “operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/national-football-conference/east/dallas-cowboys/” and “dallascowboys.com/news/history-behind-cowboys-becoming-america-s-team”.
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