How Many Hands Have Held the Reins? A Totally Serious Investigation into Dallas Cowboys Ownership (Okay, Not That Serious)
Ah, the Dallas Cowboys. America's Team, they call themselves. A franchise dripping with glitz, glamour, and enough drama to rival a telenovela. But who's been calling the shots behind the scenes? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a thrilling historical journey, well, maybe more like a leisurely stroll down ownership lane.
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From Humble Beginnings to Bright Lights: The Early Days of Dallas Doings
The story starts in 1960, when the NFL decided Texas needed a little more pigskin action. Enter Clint Murchison Jr., a wealthy oilman with a vision (and maybe a touch of boredom). Clint, bless his heart, becomes the first majority owner, assembling a dream team of a GM, coach, and scout (Tex Schramm, Tom Landry, and Gil Brandt, respectively) who would lay the foundation for future glory.
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Bright (But Brief) Era of Bum Bright
Fast forward a couple of decades, and Clint decides it's time to hand the reins over. Enter H.R. "Bum" Bright. Now, Bum was a colorful character, to say the least. He even once offered to trade the entire team for a US Senate seat (spoiler alert: it didn't work). Bum's reign was short-lived, but hey, at least he gave us some good stories to chuckle about later.
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Enter Jerry's World: The Jones Dynasty Begins
Then, in 1989, a seismic shift. Jerry Jones, a man with a business mind sharper than a tack and a love for the spotlight that could rival a Broadway star, swoops in and buys the team for a cool $140 million. Jerry's been the owner ever since, and let's just say, he hasn't exactly shied away from making his presence known. From his signature hat to his ever-present enthusiasm, Jerry Ball has become synonymous with the Dallas Cowboys.
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So, How Many Owners Have the Cowboys Had? Let's Do Some Cowboy Math
Alright, alright, enough suspense. We all came here for the answer. Tallying it up, the Dallas Cowboys have trotted out a grand total of four owners: Clint Murchison Jr., H.R. "Bum" Bright, Jerry Jones, and (way back when) a lesser-known fella named Toddie Lee Wynne (don't worry, we'll forgive you for forgetting that one).
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There you have it, folks! The not-so-secret history of Dallas Cowboys ownership. Now you can impress your friends at your next football gathering with your newfound knowledge. Just remember, when it comes to the Cowboys, the real drama happens on the field, not in the boardroom (although, with Jerry around, who knows?).
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