Dallas Cowboys: The Complete Illustrated History

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MVP Books, Aug 8, 2010 - Sports & Recreation - 192 pages

Dallas Cowboys: The Complete Illustrated History presents all the legendary games, players, and teams in the history of this iconic franchise, exploring both on-the-field moments and off-the-field exploits of “America’s Team.” One of the most successful programs in pro sports history, the Cowboys have appeared in more Super Bowls than any other NFL franchise and boast a roster of players that reads like an all-time, all-star team—all highlighted here with lavish illustrations, player profiles, game and season recaps, and entertaining stories. This is the ultimate celebration of the silver and blue for fans of all ages.

 

Contents

Foreword
6
Introduction
8
The Early Days 19601962
12
Next Years Champions 19631968
30
The Craig Morton Years 19691974
50
Americas Team 19751979
76
No Danny No 19801985
100
Sinking Fast 19861988
114
Triplets Three Rings 19891995
124
Fading Glory 19962000
150
Eight Is Enough 20012005
156
The Tradition Continues 20062009
166
Bibliography
180
Dallas Cowboys Record Book
181
Index
190
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About the author (2010)

Michael Connelly is the author of Rebound! and 26 Miles to Boston, as well as a writer for the Boston Herald, where he hosts a regular blog. http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/michael_connelly/

Jaime Aron has been covering the Cowboys for The Associated Press since becoming Texas Sports Editor in 1999. He has also covered the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, the Final Four, and several Summer and Winter Olympics. He was named the AP’s Sports Writer of the Year in 2001 and has written several books, including one about former Cowboys coach Tom Landry. Aron grew up a Cowboys fan in Houston and then earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Lori, and three sons.

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