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The Cowboys began play in 1960, and played their home games a few miles east of Downtown Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. For their first three seasons, they shared this stadium with the Dallas Texans (now the Kansas City Chiefs franchise), who began play in the American Football League that same year.
The Dallas Cowboys called the Cotton Bowl home for 11 years, from the team's formation in 1960 until 1971, when the Cowboys moved to Texas Stadium. It is the only Cowboys stadium within the Dallas city limits. The Cowboys hosted the Green Bay Packers for the 1966 NFL Championship at the Cotton Bowl. [220]
The Dallas Cowboys were officially established as an expansion team on January 28, 1960. Led by General Manager Tex Schramm and Head Coach Tom Landry, the Cowboys joined the National Football League (NFL) with the aim of bringing professional football to the city of Dallas, Texas.
Team Names: Dallas Cowboys. Seasons: 65 (1960 to 2024) Record (W-L-T): 565-418-6. Playoff Record: 36-31. Super Bowls Won: 5 (8 Appearances) Championships Won*: 5. All-time Passing Leader: Tony Romo 2,829/4,335, 34,183 yds, 248 TD.
Playing in the storied Cotton Bowl, the 1960 Cowboys had to settle for one tie in 12 games and Dallas didn't break even until its sixth season in 1965. But in 1966, the Cowboys began an NFL-record streak of 20 consecutive winning seasons.
Dallas Cowboys, American professional football team based in Dallas that plays in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL). One of the NFL’s most successful and popular franchises, the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and eight conference championships.
(This story is an excerpt from America's Team: The Official History of the Dallas Cowboys.) First, the Yanks were an utter and complete failure in every sense of the word in 1952. Then there was this undersized running back with the genius IQ, his old man among the richest men on the planet.
Welcome to our in-depth exploration of the evolution of one of the most iconic teams in NFL history, the Dallas Cowboys. From humble beginnings in 1960 to becoming a powerhouse in the league, the Cowboys have a rich history that has shaped them into the legendary team they are today.
The Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL in 1960 and is one of the most successful teams ever winning 5 Super Bowls and rostering all time greats. Learn more about the history of the team and players today!
Team History. Founded in 1960, the Cowboys had their first winning season in 1966. The Cowboys of the 1970s and early 1980s became known as “America’s Team” after dominating their regular...