Category Archives: Nostalgia

Don Meredith: The Original Dallas Cowboy Could Play

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Gene Strother

“Outlined against a gray November sky, The Four Horsemen rode again Sunday in the Cotton Bowl. You remember their names: Death, Famine, Pestilence and Meredith.”
That opening line—penned by Gary Cartwright of The Dallas Times Herald some time in the 1960s, … Continue reading →

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Don Meredith: The Dandy One Dies

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Gene Strother

Don Meredith was listed at 6’3″, 210 pounds, but to a growing nation of football fan, he was bigger than life. Because of him and his ABC booth partners, Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell, the NFL experienced unprecedented growth during … Continue reading →

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Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant and The Old 88s

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Gene Strother

I used to drive a fully-loaded Olds 88. (That’s insider talk for Oldsmobile 88. Wink.) I enjoy the musical stylings of the Old 97s (not to mention their nostalgic-sounding, cool-vibing name.)
But for Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver and rookie of the … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son: Top Dad/Son Duos Involving Dallas Cowboys

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Gene Strother

The most notable— and easily the most remarkable— father/son tandem in NFL history is the Manning Trio. Father Archie, though he labored on a losing team his entire career, was widely recognized as a highly-talented quarterback. His two boys, Peyton … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Quotes from Dallas Cowboys

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Gene Strother

I love a good quote. Who doesn’t? When you quote someone else, not only do you get to borrow from the genius or insight of another, you can do so without culpability.
If anyone takes issue with it, just say, “Hey, … Continue reading →

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