How Long Has Jerry Jones Been Running the Dallas Cowboys? A Journey Through Time (and Hairspray)
Ah, Jerry Jones. The name itself conjures up images of shiny suits, Stetsons, and a man who could probably chew nails and spit out diamonds. But more importantly, Jerry Jones is synonymous with the Dallas Cowboys. But just how long has he been the head honcho in Dallas? Buckle up, football fans (and anyone who digs a good underdog story turned billionaire extravaganza), because we're about to embark on a trip that's as long as Jerry Jones's halftime speeches.
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From Arkansas Razorback to Oil Tycoon: The Pre-Cowboys Days
Before Jerry Jones was Jerry Jones, owner of America's Team (or at least the team with the most expensive gift shop), he was just Jerry. A Jerry who played a little football for the University of Arkansas (though some might say his sideline swagger rivaled his actual playing skills). This is where things get interesting. After college, Jerry wasn't exactly itching to lace up his cleats again. Instead, he dove headfirst into the world of oil and gas, becoming a wildcatter (basically, a dude who hunts for oil). And let me tell you, Jerry had a nose for that black gold. He struck it rich, amassing a fortune that would one day buy him a whole football team (and maybe a lifetime supply of Rogaine).
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How Jerry Jones Lassoed the Dallas Cowboys: A Tale of Two Stetsons
Now, the Dallas Cowboys back in the late 80s were a team with a rich history but results that were starting to fizzle out. Enter Jerry Jones, with his pockets full of oil money and a vision of a sparkly new era for America's Team. In 1989, Jerry swooped in and bought the Cowboys for a cool $150 million (which, back then, was like a gazillion dollars). Let's just say Jerry wasn't messing around. This wasn't your average rich guy buying a new yacht; this was a man on a mission to turn the Cowboys into a dynasty.
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The Jones Era: From Tumbleweeds to Touchdowns (and Maybe a Few More Tumbleweeds)
Jerry's arrival in Dallas wasn't exactly met with cheers. He made some bold moves, like firing legendary coach Tom Landry (a move that caused more hairspray to be used in Dallas than a Dolly Parton convention). But Jerry, bless his ambitious heart, wasn't fazed. He brought in his own guys, most notably Jimmy Johnson, and together they built a team that would win three Super Bowls in the early 90s. So, to answer your burning question: Jerry Jones has been the owner of the Dallas Cowboys for a whopping 35 years (as of 2024). That's a longer tenure than most marriages in Hollywood!
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The Future of America's Team (or at Least the Team with the Best Jerseys)
So, what's next for Jerry Jones and his beloved Cowboys? Well, that's a question only time (and Jerry's ever-expanding rolodex) can answer. But one thing's for sure: Jerry Jones isn't going anywhere anytime soon. He's become as much a part of the Dallas Cowboys as those giant video screens and the never-ending line for nachos. So, here's to Jerry Jones, the man who brought the glitz, the glamour, and maybe a few more losses than championships, to America's Team.
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