Jan 17 – Post-season: Colts beat Dallas 16-13 in Super Bowl V (1971), Dallas beats San Francisco 30-20 in NFC Championship Game (1993), Vikings beat Dallas 34-3 in divisional round (2010);
Hired: Bruce DeHaven as assistant coach (2003); Promoted: Tony Sparano to OL coach (2005), Jason Garrett to assistant HC (2008); Resigned: David Lee as assistant coach (2007);
Birthdays: Buddy Dial (WR: 1964-66, b. 1937), Mike Hegman (LB: 1976-88, b. 1953), Bradie James (LB: 2003-11, b. 1981), Craig Page (C: 2000, b. 1976), Preston Pearson (RB: 1975-80, b. 1945), Karl Powe (WR: 1985-86, b. 1962)
Trivia: (1) Why is Super Bowl V called the "Blunder Bowl"?
(2) Why was the MVP selected from the losing team?
(3) What was the significance to the franchise of Dallas' win over the Niners on this day in 1993?
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