Full History Of Dallas Cowboys In Timeline From 1932

1932: Opening of the Cotton Bowl

The Cotton Bowl opened in 1932 and became known as "The House That Doak Built."

1934: Detroit Lions Hosted Thanksgiving game

In 1934, the Detroit Lions popularized the tradition of hosting a game on Thanksgiving day

1952: Dallas Texans fold

In 1952, the Dallas Texans folded, leaving the NFL without a team south of Washington, D.C.

1958: Murchison attempts to buy the Redskins

In 1958, Clint Murchison Jr. attempted to purchase the Washington Redskins with the intention of moving them to Dallas, but the deal fell through due to a change in terms by owner George Preston Marshall.

1959: Murchison purchases "Hail to the Redskins" rights

In 1959, Murchison purchased the rights to the Redskins fight song "Hail to the Redskins" from Barnee Breeskin for $2,500.

1959: Murchison gets NFL franchise

In 1959, Murchison sold the rights to "Hail to the Redskins" back to Marshall in exchange for his vote to get a franchise, and the Dallas Cowboys were created.

December 4, 1960: First Game Against Giants Ends in Tie

On December 4, 1960, the first game ever played between the New York Giants and Cowboys was a 31–31 tie.

1960: First Regular-Season Game

In 1960, the Cowboys played their first regular-season game, a 35–28 loss to the Steelers.

1960: Original Jersey

In 1960, the Cowboys used a royal color jersey.

1960: First Game Against Washington

In 1960, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington played their first game against each other, which resulted in a 26–14 Washington victory.

1960: Cowboys Join NFL

In 1960, the Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL and garnered strong fan support.

1960: Franchise Debut Uniform

In 1960, when the Dallas Cowboys franchise debuted, the team's uniform included a white helmet adorned with a simple blue star and a blue-white-blue stripe down the center crown.

1960: Throwback Jersey Game

In 1994, the Cowboys wore their 1960–63 road jersey with a silver helmet for one game as part of a league-wide "throwback" policy.

1960: Resurrection of Original Uniform

In 2004, the Cowboys resurrected their original 1960–1963 uniform on Thanksgiving Day.

October 29, 1961: First Win in Series

On October 29, 1961, Dallas logged its first win in the series against the New York Giants.

1961: First Regular-Season Victory

In 1961, the expansion Cowboys achieved their first-ever regular-season victory.

November 11, 1962: Giants First Win in Series

On November 11, 1962, the New York Giants had their first win against the Dallas Cowboys.

1963: Original Jersey

In 1963, the Cowboys used a royal color jersey.

1963: Resurrection of Original Uniform

In 2004, the Cowboys resurrected their original 1960–1963 uniform on Thanksgiving Day.

1964: White Jersey at Home Tradition

In 1964, Tex Schramm started the tradition of the Cowboys wearing their white jersey at home, allowing fans to see a variety of opponents' colors.

1964: Addition of White Line and Blue Border to Logo

In 1964, a white line and blue border were added to the Dallas Cowboys' blue star logo.

1964: Uniform Simplification

In 1964, the Cowboys adopted a simpler uniform look, including solid color jerseys with three horizontal stripes on the sleeves, a silver-blue helmet with a blue-white-blue tri-stripe, and the blue "lone star" logo with a white border.

1965: Cowboys reach .500

In 1965, the Dallas Cowboys finally achieved a .500 record, marking a step forward in their development.

1966: NFL Championship at the Cotton Bowl

In 1966, the Cowboys hosted the Green Bay Packers for the NFL Championship at the Cotton Bowl.

1966: Second NFL Thanksgiving Game

In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys agreed to host a second NFL Thanksgiving game, defeating the Cleveland Browns 26–14.

1966: Start of 20 Straight Winning Seasons

In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys began a remarkable streak of 20 consecutive winning seasons, a period of sustained success in the NFL.

1966: Cowboys win Eastern Conference title

In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys won their first Eastern Conference title, marking a significant milestone in the team's history.

1966: Jersey Modification

In 1966, the team modified the jerseys, which now featured only two sleeve stripes, slightly wider; the socks followed the same pattern.

1967: Helmet Decal Modification

In 1967 the "lone star" helmet decal added a blue outline to the white-bordered star, giving the logo a bigger, bolder look.

1967: Bill Mercer Called Ice Bowl

In 1967, Bill Mercer, one of the original voices of the Cowboys Radio Network, called the Ice Bowl.

1967: Cowboys win Eastern Conference title

In 1967, the Dallas Cowboys won their second consecutive Eastern Conference title, solidifying their position as a top team in the league.

1968: Blue Jersey Game

In 1968, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

1968: Cowboys win division title

In 1968, the Dallas Cowboys won a division title after the NFL adopted a divisional format, continuing their run of success.

1968: "Jinxed" Blue Jersey

In 1968, the blue-shirted Cowboys were upset by the Cleveland Browns in what turned out to be Don Meredith's final game with the Cowboys.

1969: Cowboys win division title

In 1969, the Dallas Cowboys won their second consecutive division title, maintaining their strong performance in the league.

1970: Cowboys' regular season record

From 1970, the Cowboys won 105 regular season games through 1979, which was more than any other NFL franchise during that time.

1970: NFL-AFL Merger Jersey Rule Change

In 1970, following the NFL-AFL merger, league rules changed, allowing the Super Bowl home team to choose their jersey.

1970: Cowboys Defeat 49ers in NFC Championship

In 1970, the Cowboys defeated the 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

1970: Cowboys Appear in Super Bowl V

In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys had a 10-4 season and made their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, Super Bowl V, losing to the Baltimore Colts 16-13.

1970: Notable Changes

Since 1970, there have been few changes to the Cowboys uniform

October 24, 1971: Opening of Texas Stadium

Texas Stadium opened on October 24, 1971, in Irving, just outside the city of Dallas.

1971: Cowboys Defeat 49ers in NFC Championship

In 1971, the Cowboys defeated the 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

1971: Cowboys Moved to Texas Stadium

In 1971, the Cowboys moved to Texas Stadium.

1971: Cowboys win Super Bowl VI

In 1971, the Cowboys won Super Bowl VI against the Miami Dolphins, 24-3, with Staubach earning the MVP award.

1972: Cowboys Defeat 49ers in Divisional Playoff Game

In 1972, the Cowboys defeated the 49ers in the Divisional Playoff Game.

1972: No Blue Uniforms

In 1972, was the only season Dallas never wore blue uniforms in a regular season game was in the 1972 season, even though they wore them thrice in the preseason.

1974: Cowboys miss the playoffs

After missing the playoffs in 1974, the Cowboys drafted Randy White and Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson the following year.

1975: Bob Lilly Inducted

In 1975, Bob Lilly was the first inductee into the Cowboys "Ring of Honor".

1975: Blue Jersey Game

In 1975, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

1975: Famous Hail Mary Pass

In 1975, the Cowboys had a famous Hail Mary pass against the Minnesota Vikings.

1975: Cowboys Win NFC Championship

In 1975, the Cowboys won the NFC championship on the road in a blowout fashion against the Los Angeles Rams.

1975: Cowboys lose Super Bowl X

In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X, 21-17.

1975: St. Louis Cardinals Replace Dallas as Thanksgiving Host

In 1975, the St. Louis Cardinals replaced the Dallas Cowboys as a host team for Thanksgiving games.

1976: Bicentennial Helmet Stripe

During the 1976 season, the blue-white-blue stripe on the crown of the helmets was temporarily changed to red-white-blue to commemorate the United States' bicentennial anniversary.

1976: Dallas Hosts St. Louis on Thanksgiving

In 1976, Dallas hosted St. Louis on Thanksgiving in an effort by the NFL to give St. Louis national exposure.

1976: Blue Jersey Game

In 1976, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

1976: "Jinxed" Blue Jersey

In 1976, the St. Louis Cardinals elected to wear white as the home team and promptly defeated the then-undefeated Cowboys 21–17 for their first loss in six games.

1977: Blue Jersey Game

In 1977, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

1977: Verne Lundquist and Brad Sham Join Network

In 1977, Verne Lundquist joined the Cowboys Radio Network, and Brad Sham joined as the color analyst.

1977: Cowboys win Super Bowl XII

In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Super Bowl XII, securing their second Super Bowl victory.

1977: St. Louis Cardinals Replace Dallas as Thanksgiving Host

In 1977, the St. Louis Cardinals replaced the Dallas Cowboys as a host team for Thanksgiving games.

1977: Franchise Record Breaking Win Streak

In 2016, the Cowboys broke a franchise record of 8 straight games set in 1977, by winning their 9th straight game.

1978: Dallas Resumes Hosting Thanksgiving Games

In 1978, Dallas resumed regular hosting duties for Thanksgiving games after an agreement guaranteeing them a spot.

1978: Super Bowl Berth

In 1978, the Cowboys reached a Super Bowl berth. It would not be until January 17, 1993 that the Cowboys would reach another Super Bowl.

1978: Cowboys Win NFC Championship

In 1978, the Cowboys won the NFC championship on the road in blowout fashion.

1978: Cowboys lose Super Bowl XIII

In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-31 in Super Bowl XIII.

1978: NFC Championship Win

The Cowboys won the 1978 NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams while wearing their blue uniforms.

1979: Cowboys' regular season record

From 1970 through 1979, the Cowboys won 105 regular season games, which was more than any other NFL franchise during that time.

1980: Danny White becomes starting quarterback

In 1980, Danny White became the Cowboys' starting quarterback after Roger Staubach retired.

1980: Cowboys Win Wild Card Round

In 1980, the Cowboys followed up last year's playoff defeat with another blowout victory against the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round.

1980: Eagles Host Cowboys NFC Championship Game

In 1980, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game and wore white jerseys at home to try to invoke the "curse".

January 1981: NFC Championship Game

In January 1981, the Cowboys faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, with Philadelphia winning 20–7.

1981: "The Catch" in NFC Championship

In 1981, the 49ers' Joe Montana completed a game-winning pass to Dwight Clark in the final minute, known as "The Catch", during the NFC Championship Game.

1981: Cowboys lose NFC Championship Game

In 1981, the Dallas Cowboys lost the NFC Championship Game to the San Francisco 49ers 28-27, with Joe Montana's famous pass to Dwight Clark known as "The Catch".

1982: Cowboys lose NFC Championship Game

Although it was not apparent at the time, the loss in the 1982 NFC title game marked the end of an era for the Dallas Cowboys.

1982: Washington's NFC Championship Victory

In 1982, Washington defeated Dallas in the NFC Championship game.

1982: Cowboys win playoff game

In 1991, the Cowboys won their first playoff game since 1982, defeating the Bears in the Wild Card round.

1983: Cowboys upset by Rams

In 1983, the Cowboys were upset at home in the Wild Card by the Rams 24-17.

1984: Murchison sells the Cowboys

In 1984, Murchison sold the Cowboys to H.R. "Bum" Bright and his ten partners.

1984: Cowboys miss the playoffs

In 1984, the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs, interrupting their streak of consecutive winning seasons.

1985: Dale Hansen Becomes Color Analyst

In 1985, Dale Hansen became the Cowboys color analyst with Brad Sham as the play-by-play announcer.

1985: Cowboys lose to the Rams in Divisional round

In 1985, after going 10-6 and winning a division title, the Cowboys were shut out 20-0 by the Rams in the Divisional round in Los Angeles.

1985: End of 20 Straight Winning Seasons

In 1985, the Dallas Cowboys' streak of 20 consecutive winning seasons came to an end, marking the conclusion of a historic era for the franchise.

1986: Cowboys go 7-9

In 1986, the Cowboys went 7-9.

1987: Cowboys go 7-8

In 1987, the Cowboys went 7-8.

September 1988: Cowboys lose to the Redskins

The Cowboys did not win a home game from September 1988 until September of 1990.

December 11, 1988: Tom Landry's Last Game

On December 11, 1988, the last game coached by Tom Landry for the Cowboys was a win over Washington.

1988: Cowboys go 3-13

In 1988, the Cowboys had a poor season, finishing with a 3-13 record.

February 25, 1989: Jerry Jones buys the Cowboys

On February 25, 1989, Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys from H.R. "Bum" Bright for $150 million, ushering in a new era for the franchise.

1989: Jones buys Cowboys, fires Landry, hires Johnson, drafts Aikman

In 1989, Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys, fired Tom Landry, hired Jimmy Johnson, drafted Troy Aikman, and traded Herschel Walker.

1989: Cowboys draft Johnston and Stepnoski

In 1989, the Cowboys drafted Daryl Johnston and Mark Stepnoski, adding key players to their roster.

1989: Cowboys Win Over Washington

In 1989, the Cowboys won against Washington, marking their only victory of that season.

1989: Bounty Bowls

In 1989, the rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles heightened during the Bounty Bowls, with accusations of bounties placed on Dallas players.

1990: Cowboys draft Emmitt Smith

In 1990, the Cowboys drafted Emmitt Smith, a future Hall of Fame running back, significantly strengthening their offense.

1990: Cowboys finish with 7-9 record

In 1990, the Cowboys showed improvement, finishing the season with a 7-9 record.

1991: Start of Consecutive Postseason Appearances

In 1991, the Cowboys began a run of six consecutive postseason appearances, lasting from 1991 to 1996.

1991: Cowboys draft Maryland and Williams

In 1991, the Cowboys drafted Russell Maryland and Erik Williams, adding key defensive and offensive players to their roster.

1991: Cowboys win playoff game

In 1991, the Cowboys won their first playoff game since 1982, defeating the Bears in the Wild Card round.

1992: Cowboys Winning Streak Against Eagles

Dallas' longest winning streak against the Eagles began in 1992.

1992: Cowboys Win NFC Championship

In 1992, Dallas won against San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.

1992: Cowboys draft Darren Woodson

In 1992, the Cowboys drafted Darren Woodson, who would become a key player in their defense.

1992: Super Bowl-winning Season

In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys had a Super Bowl-winning season, their first road playoff game since that year.

1992: Team Record for Regular-Season Wins

In 1992, the Dallas Cowboys set a team record for regular-season wins with a 13-3 record. They started the season by defeating the defending Super Bowl champion Washington Redskins 23-10.

January 17, 1993: Cowboys Clinch Super Bowl Berth

On January 17, 1993, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers 30-20 at Candlestick Park, clinching their first Super Bowl berth since 1978.

1993: Cowboys Finish Regular Season 12-4

Despite starting the 1993 season 0-2, the Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a 12-4 record and sent a then-NFL record 11 players to the Pro Bowl. They went on to defeat the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, and then the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII.

1993: Tom Landry Accepted Induction

In 1993, Tom Landry accepted induction into the Ring of Honor and had a ceremony on the day of that year's Cowboys-Giants game.

November 24, 1994: Debut of Double-Star Jersey

On November 24, 1994, the Dallas Cowboys unveiled their white "Double-Star" jersey for the first time during their Thanksgiving Day game.

1994: Switzer Hired, Championship Missed

In 1994, Barry Switzer replaced Johnson as head coach. The Cowboys finished 12-4, but missed the Super Bowl after losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

1994: 49ers Win NFC Championship

In 1994, San Francisco won against Dallas in the NFC Championship Game.

1994: Double Star Jersey Debut

In 1994, the Cowboys debuted the "Double-Star" jersey.

1995: Cowboys Winning Streak Against Eagles

Dallas' longest winning streak against the Eagles ended in 1995.

1995: Introduction of Navy Uniform

During the 1995 season, the team wore the navy "Double-Star" jersey for games at Washington and Philadelphia and permanently switched to solid color socks.

1995: Dave Garrett Becomes Play-by-Play Announcer

In 1995, Dave Garrett served as the Cowboys' play-by-play announcer.

1995: Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXX

In 1995, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX for their fifth Super Bowl championship. Emmitt Smith set an NFL record with 25 rushing touchdowns that season, and the Cowboys finished the season with a 12-4 record.

January 1996: Cowboys Win Super Bowl XXX

In January 1996, the Cowboys won Super Bowl XXX.

1996: Dale Hansen's Last Broadcast

1996 was the last year for Dale Hansen as the Cowboys color analyst.

1996: Irvin Suspended, Cowboys Eliminated

In 1996, Michael Irvin was suspended for the first five games. The Cowboys finished the regular season with a 10-6 record and won the NFC East title. They were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the playoffs by the Carolina Panthers.

1996: End of Consecutive Postseason Appearances

In 1996, the Cowboys had their last of six consecutive postseason appearances, lasting from 1991 to 1996.

1996: Last Post-Season Win

Since the 1996 season, the Cowboys did not have a post-season win until 2009.

1997: Brad Sham Joins Texas Rangers Radio

In 1997, Brad Sham left the Cowboys and joined the Texas Rangers' radio network team.

1997: Cowboys finish with 6-10 record

The Cowboys went 6-10 in 1997, losing the last six consecutive games of the season, with discipline and off-field problems becoming major distractions.

January 1998: Switzer Resigns

In January 1998, Barry Switzer resigned as head coach. The resignation came as a result of the Cowboys going 6-10 in 1997.

1998: Gailey Leads Cowboys to Playoffs

In 1998, Chan Gailey led the Dallas Cowboys to a 10-6 record and an NFC East championship, their sixth in seven years. However, the Cowboys were upset at home in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs by the Arizona Cardinals.

1998: Blue Jersey Game

In 1998, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

1998: First Sweep Since 1998

In 2021, the Cowboys swept the NFC East for the first time since 1998.

1999: Irvin Injured, Gailey Fired

In 1999, Michael Irvin suffered a career-ending cervical spine injury, and the Cowboys finished 8-8. Gailey was fired after a playoff loss, becoming the first Cowboys coach who did not take the team to a Super Bowl.

1999: Eagles Fans Cheer Irvin Injury

In 1999, during a game in Philadelphia, Eagles fans were seen cheering as Michael Irvin lay motionless on the field at Veterans Stadium.

1999: Redskins Win Division

In 2012, the Washington Redskins won their first division title since 1999 by defeating the Cowboys in week 17.

2000: Aikman's Career Ends

In 2000, Troy Aikman suffered a career-ending concussion, and the Cowboys finished the season with a 5-11 record. Emmitt Smith had his 10th consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season.

2001: Aikman Released, Cowboys Struggle

In 2001, Troy Aikman was released and retired, and the Cowboys finished at 5-11. The Cowboys signed Tony Banks and drafted Quincy Carter.

2001: Cowboys' Home Record in Blue Uniforms Since 2001

Since 2001, the Cowboys are 16–13 at home while wearing the blue uniforms.

2001: Throwback Weekend

The navy "Double-Star" jersey was seen again during the NFL's Classic Throwback Weekend on Thanksgiving Day 2001–2003.

2002: First season without Romo Since 2002

2017 was the first season since 2002 without quarterback Tony Romo.

2002: Smith Breaks Rushing Record

In 2002, Emmitt Smith broke the all-time NFL rushing record. The Cowboys finished the season with a 5-11 record, and Campo was fired as head coach.

2002: Cowboys begin sell-out streak

In 2002, the Dallas Cowboys began a streak of 190 consecutive sold-out regular and post-season games, both home and away, an NFL record.

2002: Texans Defeat Cowboys

In 2002, the Houston Texans defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the team's inaugural season.

2002: NFL Realignment

In the league's 2002 realignment, the NFC East saw the relocation of the Cardinals franchise from St. Louis to Arizona and its subsequent move to the NFC West.

2003: Bill Parcells Coaches the Cowboys

In 2003, Bill Parcells coached the Cowboys and the team got off to a hot 7-2 start, but went 3-4 for the rest of the season.

2003: Tex Schramm Inducted

In 2003, Jerry Jones chose to induct Tex Schramm into the Ring of Honor.

2003: Cowboys Lose in Wild Card Round

In 2003, the Cowboys became the surprise team, starting 7-2, finishing the season with a 10-6 record, but losing in the Wild Card round to the Carolina Panthers.

2003: Throwback Weekend

The navy "Double-Star" jersey was seen again during the NFL's Classic Throwback Weekend on Thanksgiving Day 2001–2003.

2004: Resurrection of Original Uniform

In 2004, the Cowboys resurrected their original 1960–1963 uniform on Thanksgiving Day.

2004: Cowboys Finish 6-10

In 2004, the Dallas Cowboys were unable to replicate their 2003 success and ended with a 6-10 record.

2004: Throwback Blue Jerseys

In the 2004 season, the team wore blue throwback jerseys, reflecting the design from their first 4 years, and the Cowboys continued to use this "throwback" uniform through Thanksgiving Day 2012, with the exception of the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

September 19, 2005: "The Triplets" Inducted into Ring of Honor

On September 19, 2005, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin, known as "The Triplets", were inducted into the Ring of Honor during a Monday Night Football game against the Washington Redskins.

2005: Ring of Honor Contained 17 Names

By 2005, the Cowboys Ring of Honor contained 17 names.

2005: Ring of Honor Induction

During the 2005 Monday Night game against the Washington Redskins, the team inducted Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irving into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

2005: Cowboys Finish 9-7

In 2005, the Dallas Cowboys got off to a great 7-3 start but ended up only in 3rd place with a 9-7 record. Prior to the beginning of that season, they signed veteran Drew Bledsoe as starting quarterback.

2006: Christmas Day Game Uniform

During the 2006 Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the team wore their original uniforms.

2006: Charlie Waters Replaced Laufenberg

In 2006, Charlie Waters replaced Babe Laufenberg as announcer.

2006: Romo Takes Over as Starter

In 2006, Tony Romo became the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys signed Terrell Owens. Dallas ended the season with a 9-7 record and lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs.

2006: Playoff Qualification

In 2006, the Dallas Cowboys qualified for the postseason, marking the first time since 2006-2007 the Cowboys qualified for the postseason in consecutive seasons.

2006: Repainting of Texas Stadium Roof

In the summer of 2006, the roof of Texas Stadium was repainted by the City of Irving, the first time since it opened.

November 4, 2007: Eagles Host Cowboys

On November 4, 2007, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted the Dallas Cowboys wearing their white jerseys at home, trying to invoke the "curse".

November 29, 2007: Throwback Uniform vs Packers

On November 29, 2007, Dallas wore the throwback uniform against the Green Bay Packers.

2007: Babe Laufenberg Returns

In 2007, former Cowboy quarterback Babe Laufenberg returned to work alongside Brad Sham after a one-year absence.

2007: Playoff Qualification

In 2007, the Dallas Cowboys qualified for the postseason, marking the first time since 2006-2007 the Cowboys qualified for the postseason in consecutive seasons.

2007: Cowboys Lose in Divisional Round

In 2007, the Dallas Cowboys started the season strong, winning their first five games. Despite dropping two of their last three regular-season games, the Cowboys clinched their first number 1 NFC seed in 12 years. They lost in the divisional round to the New York Giants.

2007: Giants Defeat Cowboys in Playoffs

In 2007, the Giants defeated Dallas in the playoffs en route to their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

2007: Cowboys' Throwback Uniform Season

In the 2007 season, the Cowboys did not use this "throwback" uniform.

November 23, 2008: Throwback Uniform vs 49ers

On November 23, 2008, Dallas wore the throwback uniform against the San Francisco 49ers.

December 20, 2008: Cowboys' Final Game at Texas Stadium

On December 20, 2008, the Cowboys lost their final game at Texas Stadium to the Baltimore Ravens, 33–24.

2008: Injuries Plague Cowboys' Season

In 2008, the Dallas Cowboys' season was plagued by injuries, and they failed to make the playoffs after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the final regular-season game.

2008: Eagles Defeat Cowboys

In 2008, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Cowboys 44–6, intensifying the rivalry.

2008: First Home Win Against Giants Since 2008

In 2013, the Cowboys defeated the New York Giants at home for the first time since 2008.

2008: Cowboys' Throwback Uniform Season

In the 2008 season, the Cowboys did not use this "throwback" uniform.

May 2, 2009: Cowboys Practice Facility Collapses

On May 2, 2009, the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility collapsed during a wind storm, injuring twelve Cowboys players and coaches and severely injuring special teams coach Joe DeCamillis and scouting assistant Rich Behm.

May 27, 2009: Cowboys Stadium Officially Opened

Cowboys Stadium officially opened on May 27, 2009, in Arlington, replacing Texas Stadium.

May 29, 2009: Completion of AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium, previously named Cowboys Stadium, was completed on May 29, 2009, in Arlington.

August 22, 2009: Scoreboard Hit by Fans

On August 22, 2009, many fans touring the facility noted that half of the field was removed with large cranes re-positioning the screen.

September 28, 2009: First Regular-Season Home Win at New Stadium

On September 28, 2009, the Cowboys secured their first regular-season home win at their new stadium, beating the Carolina Panthers 21–7 on Monday Night Football.

October 11, 2009: AFL Legacy Weekend

On October 11, 2009, Dallas wore this alternate uniform as part of one of the NFL's AFL Legacy Weekends when they traveled to Kansas City to play the Chiefs

2009: Cowboys Hand Over Texas Stadium to City of Irving

After Cowboys Stadium was opened in 2009, the Cowboys turned over the facility to the City of Irving.

2009: Last Division Title Before 2014

Going into week 16 of 2014, the Cowboys were in a position to clinch their first division title since 2009.

2009: Largest HDTV Screen

In 2009, AT&T Stadium unveiled its gigantic, center-hung high-definition television screen, at one point the largest in the world.

2009: Favre's Last Playoff Win

In 2009, Brett Favre had his last playoff win of his career, torching the Cowboys.

2009: First Regular Season Home Game at Cowboys Stadium

In 2009, the Cowboys played their first regular season home game at Cowboys Stadium against the New York Giants, losing 33–31 in front of 105,121 fans.

2009: Cowboys Clinch NFC East Title

In 2009, the Dallas Cowboys clinched their second NFC East title in three years and their first post-season win since the 1996 season. Their playoff run ended after being routed in the Divisional Round against the Minnesota Vikings.

2009: Cowboys move to AT&T Stadium

In 2009, the Dallas Cowboys moved to their new home at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

2009: Giants Win First Game at Cowboys Stadium

In 2009, the New York Giants won the first regular-season game played at Cowboys Stadium.

January 2010: Cotton Bowl Classic Moved to AT&T Stadium

Beginning with the January 2010 game, the Cotton Bowl Classic has been played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

April 11, 2010: Demolition of Texas Stadium

Texas Stadium was demolished by implosion on April 11, 2010.

2010: Flagship Radio Station

As of 2010, KRLD-FM is the Cowboys' flagship radio station.

2010: Blue Jersey Game

In 2010, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

2010: Jason Garrett Becomes Cowboys Head Coach

In 2010, Jason Garrett became the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

2010: Phillips Fired, Garrett Interim Coach

In 2010, after beginning the season at 1-7, Wade Phillips was fired as head coach. Jason Garrett was named the interim head coach.

2010: Cowboys Finish 6-10

In 2010, with Garrett as interim head coach, the Cowboys finished the season 6-10 after beginning at 1-7.

2010: Previous Romo Collarbone Injury

In 2015, Tony Romo re-injured the same collarbone he had previously broken in 2010.

February 2, 2011: Partnership with Compass Media Networks

On February 2, 2011, the Cowboys began a five-year partnership with Compass Media Networks to expand its radio broadcasting scope nationally.

November 6, 2011: Haley, Allen, and Pearson Inducted into Ring of Honor

On November 6, 2011, Charles Haley, Larry Allen, and Drew Pearson were inducted into the Ring of Honor during the Cowboys' game vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

2011: Garrett Signed as Head Coach

After serving as interim head coach in 2010, the Cowboys signed Jason Garrett as the head coach for the 2011 season.

2011: New HDTV Screen

In 2011, Charlotte Motor Speedway unveiled its plans for a new HDTV screen larger than the one in AT&T Stadium

2011: Loss to the New York Jets & Season outcome

In 2011, the Cowboys lost to the New York Jets after leading for most of the game. Despite Tony Romo's injury and return, the Cowboys finished the season 8-8 and missed the playoffs after losing to the Giants in Week 17.

2012: Season Outcome

In 2012, the Cowboys started strong by defeating the Super Bowl champion New York Giants but ultimately finished the season 8-8, missing the playoffs after losing to the Washington Redskins in Week 17.

2012: Washington Wins NFC East

In Week 17 of 2012, Washington defeated Dallas 28–18 to win the NFC East.

2012: Final Season of Throwback Uniform Use

The Cowboys continued to use this "throwback" uniform through Thanksgiving Day 2012.

July 25, 2013: AT&T Takes Over Stadium Naming Rights

On July 25, 2013, the Cowboys announced that AT&T would be taking over the rights to the name of the stadium.

2013: NFL One-Helmet Rule

Before the start of the 2013 season, the NFL announced a "One-helmet" rule to help prevent potential player concussions, which prevented the Cowboys from pairing the white helmets with the throwback uniforms.

2013: Cowboys vs. Eagles Games

During the 2013 season, Dallas won the first meeting 17–3 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The two teams met again in Week 17 at AT&T Stadium with the winner clinching the 2013 NFC East title. The Eagles won 24-22.

2013: AT&T acquires stadium naming rights

In 2013, AT&T acquired the naming rights to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, officially renaming it AT&T Stadium.

2013: Season Outcome

In 2013, the Cowboys finished with an 8-8 record for the third consecutive year, losing the Week 17 showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tony Romo's injury led to Kyle Orton playing the final game.

2013: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2013, the team wore their normal blue jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

2013: NFL Helmet Rule Impact on Alternate Jerseys

In 2013, with the implementation of the NFL helmet rule for alternate jerseys, the Cowboys decided to wear their regular blue jerseys for their Thanksgiving game.

2014: Washington's Upset Victory

In 2014, Washington secured an upset victory against Dallas, despite the Cowboys outclassing them in the overall standings.

2014: Cowboys vs. Eagles Games

In 2014, the Cowboys and Eagles both won against each other on the road with Philadelphia posting a dominant 33–10 win on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas, and Dallas returning the favor two weeks later by defeating the Eagles 38–27 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

2014: NFC East Champions

In 2014, the Cowboys clinched the NFC East title for the first time since 2009 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts and ending the regular season with a 12-4 record.

2014: Cowboys generate $620 million in revenue

In 2014, the Dallas Cowboys generated $620 million in revenue, a record for a U.S. sports team.

2014: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2014, the team wore their normal blue jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

January 4, 2015: Wild Card Victory Over Detroit Lions

On January 4, 2015, the Cowboys defeated the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, marking the first time in franchise history they rallied from a halftime deficit of 10 or more points to win a playoff game.

November 1, 2015: Darren Woodson Inducted

On November 1, 2015, Darren Woodson was inducted into the Ring of Honor.

November 26, 2015: Color Rush Jersey

On November 26, 2015, the Cowboys wore a variation of the 1994 "Double-Star" jersey as their Color Rush on Thanksgiving Day against the Carolina Panthers.

2015: Dez Bryant Contract & DeMarco Murray Departure

In 2015, DeMarco Murray became a free agent and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Dez Bryant signed a 5-year, $70 million contract.

2015: Romo's Injury & Season Outcome

In 2015, Tony Romo suffered a broken collarbone, contributing to a seven-game losing streak. The Cowboys finished the season with a 4-12 record.

2015: Voyeurism incident at AT&T Stadium

In 2015, an incident occurred at AT&T Stadium where Rich Dalrymple allegedly engaged in voyeurism in the cheerleaders' locker room.

2015: Color Rush Uniform Release

In 2015, the Cowboys released their Color Rush uniform, featuring a variation of the 1990s "Double Star" alternates with white pants and socks.

2015: Cowboys valued at $4 billion

In 2015, the Dallas Cowboys became the first sports team to be valued at $4 billion, making them the most valuable sports team in the world, according to Forbes.

2015: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2015, the team wore their Color Rush uniforms at home for Thanksgiving

2016: Dak Prescott Takes Over as Starting Quarterback

In 2016, Dak Prescott became the starting quarterback after an injury to Tony Romo, leading the Cowboys to an eleven-game winning streak.

2016: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2016, the team wore their normal blue jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

2016: Color Rush Uniform on Thursday Night Football

Since 2016, the Color Rush uniform has been used in subsequent Thursday Night Football games.

2016: Best Record Since 2016

The Cowboys finished the 2021 season with a 12-5 record, which was their best since 2016.

February 4, 2017: Prescott Named Rookie of the Year

On February 4, 2017, Dak Prescott was named NFL Rookie of the Year, and Ezekiel Elliott led the league in rushing yards, with Jason Garrett named Coach of the Year. Both players made the Pro Bowl, marking the first time two Cowboys rookies were selected.

December 10, 2017: Debut of Navy Uniform-White Pants Combination

On December 10, 2017, the Cowboys first used a navy uniform-white pants combination against the Giants.

2017: Romo Retirement, Elliott Suspension, and End of an Era

In 2017, Tony Romo retired after 14 seasons. Ezekiel Elliott was suspended, and the Cowboys finished 9-7. Dez Bryant was released, and Jason Witten retired.

2017: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2017, the team wore their normal blue jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

2017: Blue Uniform/White Pants Combination Debut

Since its 2017 debut, the Cowboys sport a 8–4 record when wearing the primary blue uniform/white pants combination.

2017: All or Nothing Season

The Dallas Cowboys' 2017 season was featured on Amazon's sports documentary series All or Nothing.

November 29, 2018: Gil Brandt Inducted

On November 29, 2018, Executive Gil Brandt was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

2018: NFC East Title & Playoff Loss

In 2018, the Cowboys finished with a 10-6 record, won the NFC East, and lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card Round.

2018: Cowboys valued at $5 billion

In 2018, the Dallas Cowboys became the first NFL franchise to be valued at $5 billion, and Forbes listed them as the most valued NFL team for the 12th straight year.

2018: Rams Defeat Cowboys

In 2018, the Rams defeated the Cowboys in the Divisional Round.

2018: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2018, the team wore their regular white jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

2018: Last Winning Season Before 2021

The 2021 season resulted in the first winning season since 2018 and first playoff berth since 2018 for the Dallas Cowboys.

2019: Jason Garrett's Last Year as Cowboys Head Coach

2019 was Jason Garrett's last year as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

2019: Jason Garrett Departure

Following the 2019 season, the Cowboys parted ways with head coach Jason Garrett.

2019: Most Blue Jersey Games

In 2019, the Cowboys wore their blue uniforms eight times, the most of any season.

2019: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2019, the team wore their regular white jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020: Color Rush Jersey

On November 26, 2020, the Color Rush was used again on Thanksgiving against the Washington Football Team.

2020: Prescott's Ankle Injury & Defensive Struggles

In 2020, Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The Cowboys finished 6-10, with significant struggles on defense, leading to the dismissal of defensive coaches.

2020: Blue Jersey Game

In 2020, Dallas wore blue in one regular season game

2020: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2020, the team wore their Color Rush uniforms at home for Thanksgiving

2021: NFC East Title & Playoff Loss

In 2021, the Cowboys clinched their first playoff berth and NFC East title since 2018. They finished the season 12-5 but lost in the wild card round. Micah Parsons was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.

2021: NFC East Division Win

In 2021, the Cowboys won the NFC East division for the first time since the 2021 season.

2021: Return of Bicentennial Stripe

In 2021, the red-white-blue stripe configuration returned and is now worn for one regular season game annually when the team pays tribute to Medal of Honor recipients.

2021: Thanksgiving Home Game Jersey

In 2021, the team wore their regular white jerseys at home for Thanksgiving

February 16, 2022: Settlement Paid in Voyeurism Case

On February 16, 2022, a settlement of $2.4 million was paid after cheerleaders accused Rich Dalrymple of voyeurism at a 2015 event.

April 13, 2022: Blockchain Sponsorship Deal

On April 13, 2022, the Dallas Cowboys became the first NFL team to sign a blockchain sponsorship, partnering with Blockchain.com.

November 24, 2022: Restoration of Alternate Helmets

In 2022, the NFL restored the use of alternate helmets and the Cowboys reinstated the white helmet and navy 'throwback" uniforms on November 24, 2022, against the New York Giants.

2022: All-Time Series Tied

As of 2022, the Cowboys and Rams tied the all-time regular season series 18–18.

2022: Unofficially Inactive Numbers

As of 2022, the Dallas Cowboys keep six jersey numbers "unofficially inactive".

2022: Color Rush Uniform with White Helmet

In 2022, the "Color Rush" uniforms would be worn with a white helmet; this design would emulate their current silver helmets but without any silver elements.

2022: NFC Wild Card Round Victory

In 2022, the Cowboys won in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while wearing their blue uniforms.

2022: Repeat of 12-5 Record and Playoff Berth

In 2022, the Dallas Cowboys repeated their 12–5 record and clinched a playoff berth after the Washington Commanders lost. Dak Prescott was also awarded the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.

2022: Alternate Helmets Reintroduced

In 2022, the NFL once again allowed teams to use alternate helmets, and the Cowboys reintroduced the 1960s white helmet.

October 29, 2023: DeMarcus Ware Inducted

On October 29, 2023, DeMarcus Ware was inducted into the Ring of Honor.

December 30, 2023: Jimmy Johnson Inducted

On December 30, 2023, Jimmy Johnson was inducted into the Ring of Honor.

2023: Cowboys Lead All-Time Series

As of the 2023 season, the Cowboys lead the all-time series against the Vikings 19–15.

2023: Another 12-5 Season and Playoff Loss

In 2023, the Cowboys achieved a 12–5 record for the third year in a row, won the NFC East, and clinched a playoff berth. However, they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.