This Day in Cowboys History

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by Zordon

I got 10-57 for Coleman.

Probably right. To much unimportant stuff going around up there to remember all the details from almost 20 years ago.

[fgoodwin]

@big dog: Leon Lett Thanksgiving Game is correct
@zordon: I also have Coleman at 10-57

[fgoodwin]

Jul 18 - Retired: Don Perkins (1969); Signed: Kevin Gogan (1987), Willie Broughton (1989); Cowboys open training camp at St. Edward's U. in Austin, TX (1990); Birthdays: Dave Campo (HC 2000-02, Assistant coach: 1989-99, 2008-11, b. 1947), Eric Ogbogu (DE: 2003-05, b. 1975), Gloster Richardson (WR: 1971, b. 1942)

Trivia: Perkins was a highly touted All-American halfback out of New Mexico but his performance in his very first "Landry Mile" left much to be desired -- why?

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: Perkins was a highly touted All-American halfback out of New Mexico but his performance in his very first "Landry Mile" left much to be desired -- why?

I do not believe he ever finished a Landry mile in his career. Ever.

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by big dog cowboy

I do not believe he ever finished a Landry mile in his career. Ever.

I don't know about that but he certainly didn't finish his first one, having reported to camp twenty pounds overweight!

[fgoodwin]

Jul 19 - Signed: Everett Gay (1987), Dave Harper (1990), Quincy Carter (2001), Jay Ratliff (2005), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (2010); Re-signed: Stan Smagala (1990);

First point scored at Cowboys Stadium: Costa Rica vs. Guadeloupe (2009); Birthdays: Kelvin Edwards (WR: 1987-88, b. 1964), J.D. Smith (RB-DB: 1965-66, b. 1932), Alexander Wright (WR: 1990-92, b. 1967)

Trivia: Alexander Wright was eventually traded to the Raiders where he finished his NFL career; what did the Raiders give in exchange for Wright?

[Zordon]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: Alexander Wright was eventually traded to the Raiders where he finished his NFL career; what did the Raiders give in exchange for Wright?

Traded him for a conditional pick. I believe it ended up being a 4th rounder. Drafted Ron Stone with that pick. Good guard that but couldn't crack the starting lineup w/ our elite line. Eventually went on to have three pro bowl years with the giants/niners.

[big dog cowboy]

Ron Stone is a great example of how the salary cap started to erode our talent. That always irks me when I think of guys like that walking away and having success with other teams.

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by big dog cowboy

Ron Stone is a great example of how the salary cap started to erode our talent. That always irks me when I think of guys like that walking away and having success with other teams.

Agreed but the salary cap affects every team. Some handle it better than others. The Patriots and Steelers seem to do well under the cap.

[fgoodwin]

Jul 20 - Signed: Scott Ankrom (1989); Honors: Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin named to the Ring of Honor (2005); Media: Season finale of "Fourth and Long" (2009); Hired: Leon Lett as assistant coach (2011); Birthdays: Jermey Parnell (OL: 2010-11, b. 1986), Ron Stone (G: 1993-95, b. 1971)

Trivia: How many seasons were the Triplets together? What was the Cowboys regular season W-L record during those seasons? How many NFC East titles did they win?

[Lonestar94]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Jul 20 - Signed: Scott Ankrom (1989); Honors: Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin named to the Ring of Honor (2005); Media: Season finale of "Fourth and Long" (2009); Hired: Leon Lett as assistant coach (2011); Birthdays: Jermey Parnell (OL: 2010-11, b. 1986), Ron Stone (G: 1993-95, b. 1971)

Trivia: How many seasons were the Triplets together? What was the Cowboys regular season W-L record during those seasons? How many NFC East titles did they win?

1) 10
2) 101-59
3) 6

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Lonestar94

1) 10
2) 101-59
3) 6

Correct!

[fgoodwin]

Jul 21 - Retired: Blaine Nye (1971); Re-signed: Chuck Howley (1971), Mark Walen (1990); Signed: Darryl Clack (1986); Acquired: Tony Casillas from Falcons (1991); Birthdays: Larry Bethea (DL: 1978-83, b. 1956), Chris Jones (P: 2011, b. 1989), Stephen Jones (VP: 1989-2011, b. 1964), Willie Townes (DL: 1966-68, b. 1943)

Trivia: (1) What did the Cowboys give up for Casillas? (2) Casillas helped the Cowboys win two Lombardis for Super Bowls 27 & 28. He never played in the Super Bowl again yet he has a third Lombardi -- how is that possible?

[fgoodwin]

Jul 22 - Traded: Pat Toomay to the Bills (1975); Re-signed: Jason Witten (2006); Signed: Deon Anderson (2007), Josh Brent & Dez Bryant (2010); Birthdays: Keyshawn Johnson (WR: 2004-05, b. 1972), Sean Lee (LB: 2010-11, b. 1986), Ken Tippens (LB: 1989, b. 1962)

Trivia: Toomay's departure in '75 paved the way for Tony Dorsett's arrival two years later -- how were the two events related?

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: (1) What did the Cowboys give up for Casillas? (2) Casillas helped the Cowboys win two Lombardis for Super Bowls 27 & 28. He never played in the Super Bowl again yet he has a third Lombardi -- how is that possible?

1. 2nd and 8th
2. I don't recall