The Dallas Cowboys were established as an NFL franchise in 1960, with their inaugural season also taking place that year.

Quick Scoop

  • The Dallas Cowboys were granted an NFL expansion franchise on January 28, 1960.
  • Their first season in the National Football League was the 1960 season.
  • The franchise is based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and has played in the NFL continuously since that 1960 debut.

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