The Dallas Cowboys roped the moniker “America’s Team” decades ago, and they’ve been riding it ever since.
But the Cowboys who brought that nickname to life were real American heroes such as quarterback Roger Staubach, wideouts Drew Pearson and Golden Richards and defensive end Ed “Too Tall” Jones. Perhaps most famous of all was longtime coach Tom Landry, who attracted his own following as a revered figure in a suit and hat who strolled the sidelines.
