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Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Other Cowboys Stars: Legends of the Team

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The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most successful teams in NFL history, and they have a long and storied tradition of great players. This book tells the stories of some of the greatest Cowboys players of all time, including Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and many others.

Legends of the Dallas Cowboys: Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Other Cowboys Stars (Legends of the Team)

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Tom Landry was the head coach of the Cowboys for 29 seasons, and he led the team to five Super Bowls. He is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

Troy Aikman was the quarterback of the Cowboys for 12 seasons, and he led the team to three Super Bowl victories. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Emmitt Smith was the running back of the Cowboys for 13 seasons, and he is the NFL's all-time leading rusher. He is considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

This book is a must-read for any fan of the Cowboys or football history. It is a fascinating look at some of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Tom Landry

Tom Landry was born in Mission, Texas, in 1924. He played college football at the University of Texas, and he was drafted by the New York Giants in 1949. He played for the Giants for five seasons before being traded to the Cowboys in 1960.

Landry became the head coach of the Cowboys in 1964, and he quickly turned the team into a contender. The Cowboys won their first Super Bowl in 1972, and they went on to win four more Super Bowls under Landry's leadership.

Landry was known for his conservative coaching style, but he was also a brilliant strategist. He was one of the first coaches to use computers to analyze game film, and he was always looking for new ways to gain an edge on his opponents.

Landry retired from coaching in 1988, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. He is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman was born in Ennis, Texas, in 1966. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),and he was drafted by the Cowboys in 1989.

Aikman became the starting quarterback of the Cowboys in 1993, and he quickly led the team to success. The Cowboys won their first Super Bowl in 1994, and they went on to win two more Super Bowls under Aikman's leadership.

Aikman was known for his accuracy and leadership. He was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, and he was a key part of the Cowboys' dynasty in the 1990s.

Aikman retired from playing in 2000, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, in 1969. He played college football at the University of Florida, and he was drafted by the Cowboys in 1990.

Smith became the starting running back of the Cowboys in 1993, and he quickly became one of the most productive running backs in the NFL. He led the NFL in rushing yards four times, and he was a key part of the Cowboys' dynasty in the 1990s.

Smith retired from playing in 2004, and he is the NFL's all-time leading rusher. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

This book is a must-read for any fan of the Dallas Cowboys or football history. It is a fascinating look at some of the greatest players to ever play the game.

Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, And Other Cowboys Stars Legends Of The Dallas Cowboys: Tom Landry Troy Aikman Emmitt Smith And Other Cowboys Stars (Legends Of The Team)