The foundation of the Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys football team started with the opposition, in January 1960. Clint Murchison Jr. and Bedford Wynne, to give the idea of Dallas won an NFL franchise was struggling to make the Cowboys, after a bitter struggle involved, and by Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall. Redskins Marshall had enjoyed the only team in the south of the NFL and was not ready, the position ofPower.
Anticipation of those opposition, Wynne and Murchison participated in play the power to convince Marshall that has Dallas playing football in the NFL ... allow the purchase of rights to the Redskins Fight Song "Hail to the Redskins should be." With the company would have rights to the song in hand, which threatened to Dallas Cowboys owner does not permit the use of innovative Redskins pride. Without much choice, withdrew his complaint, Marshall and the CityDallas was granted an NFL franchise on January 28, 1960.
The Early Years
First, know what the ox, then the Glasgow Rangers (now called the team in Major League baseball in Arlington, Texas outside of Dallas), before joining the Cowboys. Tex Schramm, hired by Murchison and Wynne, as a general manager with the legendary Tom Landry served as head coach. Gil Brandt was working as director of the players and the team began the 1960 NFL players for purchaseExtension project.
The Cowboys first stage was the Cotton Bowl, or football games today, including the annual rivalry between the University of Texas Lodging and the University of Oklahoma. Finishing their first season in the Cotton Bowl, which reflects the NFL Cowboys record their experiences at 0 - 11-1.
