This Day in Cowboys History

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

^ the original Captain America saving games before Tom B (aka Captain America II) was in diapers.

Don't get me wrong - I like Brady...because he reminds me of Roger in a number of ways.

BTW, Drew needs to join him in the HOF.

[fgoodwin]

Feb 6 - Media: Cowboys defense on cover of TSN (1993); Honors: Emmitt Smith elected to HOF: (2010); Birthdays: Nathan Davis (DT: 1999, b. 1974), Doug Donley (WR: 1981-84, b. 1959),

John Dutton (DT: 1979-87, b. 1951), Tommy Haynes (DB: 1987, b. 1963), Bill Roe (LB: 1980, b. 1958), Roland Solomon (DB: 1980, b. 1956); Deaths: Brad Ecklund (2010)

Trivia: What was Donley's nickname?

[fgoodwin]

Feb 7 - Honors: Drew Pearson and Clint Murchison inducted into the Texas Sports HOF (2011); Birthdays: Willie Blade (DT: 2003, b. 1979), Amos Bullocks (RB: 1962-64, b. 1939), Morris Claiborne (CB: 2012, b. 1990), Chris Christian (b. 1955), Frank Clarke (E: 1960-67, b. 1934)

Trivia: (1) How did the Cowboys acquire Clarke? (2) Clarke holds a unique distinction among his team mates who joined the Cowboys at the same time he did; what is it?

[fgoodwin]

Feb 8 - Signed: Ken Hutcherson (1974); Media: Troy Aikman featured on cover of SI (1993); Hired: Wade Phillips as Head Coach (2007); Birthdays: Ed Nutting (T: 1963, b. 1939)

Trivia: (1) On this day in 1963, the Cowboys "won" without playing a down -- what happened? (2) What was Clint Murchison's famous quip about the victory?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: (1) On this day in 1963, the Cowboys "won" without playing a down -- what happened? (2) What was Clint Murchison's famous quip about the victory?

Did this all have something to do with the Hail to the Redskins song ownership thingy?

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Did this all have something to do with the Hail to the Redskins song ownership thingy?

On this day in 1963, Lamar Hunt announced he was moving his AFL Texans to Kansas City.

When asked about the development, Clint Murchison allegedly said: "We flipped a coin and the winner got to leave town" (also attributed to Frank Luksa).

[fgoodwin]

Feb 9 - Signed: Remi Ayodele (2007); Hired: Reggie Herring as LB coach (2008); Birthdays: Terry Billups (DB: 1998, b. 1975); Kevin Brooks (DT: 1985-88, b. 1963), Jimmy Smith (WR: 1992, b. 1969), Danny White (QB & P: 1976-88, b. 1952); Deaths: Ermal Allen (1988)

Trivia: Roger Staubach gave White this nickname; what was it?

[fgoodwin]

Feb 10 - Birthdays: Rodrigo Barnes (LB: 1973-74, b. 1950), Courtney Brown (DB: 2007-08, b. 1984), Cornell Green (DB: 1962-74, b. 1940), Daryl Johnston (FB: 1989-99, b. 1966), Angelo King (LB: 1981-83, b.1958), Orlando Scandrick (DB: 2008-12, 1987), Rodney Wallace (OL: 1971-73, b. 1949)

Trivia: (1) Cornell Green had a "wardrobe malfunction" as a rookie; what was it? (2) What is Daryl Johnston's nickname and how did he get it? (3) After retiring Johnston authored a book -- what is the title?

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: Roger Staubach gave White this nickname; what was it?

"America's Punter"

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by BringBackThatOleTimeBoys

"America's Punter"

Correct!

[fgoodwin]

Feb 11 - Released: Fred Strickland (1999); Hired: Jimmy Robinson as WR coach (2011); Birthdays: Leonardo Carson (DT: 2003-04, b. 1977), Barry Church (DB: 2010-12, b. 1988), Tony Curtis (TE: 2006-08, b. 1983), Dick Klein (T: 1960, b. 1934); Deaths: Daryle Smith (2010)

Trivia: Did you know today is "Pro Sports Wives Day"? A recent reality show featured wives and girlfriends of five current or former Dallas Cowboys -- who were the five Cowboys?

[fgoodwin]

Feb 12 - Deaths: Tom Landry (Cowboys head coach: 1960-88; d. 2000); Hired: Chan Gailey as 4th head coach (1998); Acquired: Joey Galloway from Seattle (2000);

Signed: Abram Elan (2006); Birthdays: Alvin Blount (RB: 1987, b. 1965), Shante Carver (DE: 1994-97, b. 1971), DeMarco Murray (RB: 2011-12, b. 1988), Derek Tennell (TE: 1992, b. 1964)

Trivia: (1) Landry played for which professional team after graduating from the University of Texas?

(2) When Randy White eulogized Tom Landry, he told a humorous story about him and Coach Landry at Randy's first training camp -- what was the story he told?

[Diogenes]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: (1) Landry played for which professional team after graduating from the University of Texas?

The New York Yankees.

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Diogenes

The New York Yankees.

Correct!

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

(2) When Randy White eulogized Tom Landry, he told a humorous story about him and Coach Landry at Randy's first training camp -- what was the story he told?

No idea, but intriguing question so I had to look it up. This is what I found:


Staubach's moving eulogy stood in sharp contrast to White's at this afternoon's public service at the Meyerson Symphony Center. White, who eventually became one of the most popular Cowboys of all-time, wore boots with his blue suit today as he recalled how his first training camp began with Landry beating him in the team's required mile run.



White then had dozens of Landry's former players and assistant coaches roaring with laughter when he said: "I was so intimidated by him that whenever he'd ask a question, all I could do was grab the table and say, 'Grrrrrr.' Even when I knew the answer, I couldn't get it out. I think it was a long time before he knew I could make a complete sentence."