The Dallas Cowboys were founded in 1960 as an NFL expansion franchise.

Quick Scoop

  • The team was officially established for the 1960 NFL season, becoming the league’s first modern-era expansion team.
  • Early organizational moves included hiring Tex Schramm as general manager and Tom Landry as head coach, setting the foundation for the franchise’s future success.
  • Before settling on the “Cowboys” name, the franchise briefly used other working names (like “Rangers”) during its formation in 1959–1960.

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