Dallas Cowboys Quiz
Landry, Staubach, the Triplets and five Lombardi trophies: 15 questions for anyone who bleeds silver and blue.
Who has owned the Dallas Cowboys since buying the team in 1989?
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Jerry Jones
Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys from Bum Bright in February 1989 for about 140 million dollars, fired Tom Landry on his first day and installed himself as general manager.
Forbes has ranked the Cowboys as the most valuable sports franchise in the world for most of the past decade.
Which venue in Arlington, Texas, has hosted Cowboys home games since 2009?
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AT&T Stadium
The Cowboys moved into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in 2009; it opened as Cowboys Stadium and is famous for its giant center hung video board and retractable roof.
The stadium's video board was so large that punters hit it in a preseason game, and the league had to issue a special ruling.
How many Super Bowls have the Dallas Cowboys won?
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Five
Dallas has won five Super Bowls: VI and XII under Tom Landry in the 1970s, then XXVII, XXVIII and XXX in the 1990s with the Aikman, Smith and Irvin teams.
The Cowboys have also lost three Super Bowls, two of them to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s.
Which receiver joined Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith to form the 1990s Cowboys trio known as the Triplets?
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Michael Irvin
Michael Irvin, known as The Playmaker, was the receiving third of the Triplets, catching 750 passes for the Cowboys and earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Irvin was Tom Landry's final first round draft pick, chosen 11th overall in 1988, a year before Jones bought the team.
In which year did the Dallas Cowboys play their first NFL season?
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1960
The Cowboys entered the NFL as an expansion team in 1960, going winless at 0 11 1 in their first season under original owner Clint Murchison Jr. and coach Tom Landry.
Dallas had briefly hosted an NFL team before: the Dallas Texans played a single season in 1952 before folding.
Who was the Cowboys' first head coach, a man who stayed in the job for 29 seasons?
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Tom Landry
Tom Landry coached the Cowboys from their first season in 1960 through 1988, winning two Super Bowls and posting 20 consecutive winning seasons from 1966 to 1985.
Landry was famous for his fedora and suit on the sideline, and a statue of him in that outfit stands outside AT&T Stadium.
To which team did the Cowboys trade Herschel Walker in the blockbuster 1989 deal that helped build their dynasty?
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Minnesota Vikings
Dallas sent Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings in October 1989 for a package of players and draft picks that the Cowboys turned into Emmitt Smith, Russell Maryland, Darren Woodson and other core players.
The trade involved 18 players and picks in total, making it the largest in NFL history.
Which receiver caught Roger Staubach's original Hail Mary pass to beat the Vikings in the 1975 playoffs?
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Drew Pearson
Drew Pearson caught Staubach's 50 yard desperation throw in the final seconds of the December 28, 1975 divisional playoff win in Minnesota, and the quarterback's post game remark gave the play its name.
Staubach, a devout Catholic, told reporters afterward that he closed his eyes and said a Hail Mary.
Which team did the Cowboys beat in Super Bowl VI to win their first championship?
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Miami Dolphins
Dallas beat the Miami Dolphins 24 to 3 in January 1972, holding Miami without a touchdown. Only one other team has failed to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl, the Rams in their 13 to 3 loss to New England in February 2019.
The Cowboys had lost Super Bowl V to Baltimore a year earlier, earning the unwanted tag of a team that could not win the big one.
What nickname did the dominant Cowboys defense of the late 1960s and 1970s carry?
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Doomsday Defense
The Doomsday Defense, anchored by Bob Lilly and later Randy White, Harvey Martin and Ed Too Tall Jones, powered the Cowboys to five Super Bowl appearances between 1970 and 1978.
Bob Lilly, nicknamed Mr. Cowboy, was the franchise's first ever draft pick and its first Hall of Famer.
In which year did the Cowboys begin their tradition of hosting a game every Thanksgiving?
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1966
General manager Tex Schramm volunteered the Cowboys for a second national Thanksgiving game in 1966 to raise the young franchise's profile, and they have hosted almost every year since.
The Cowboys missed Thanksgiving only in 1975 and 1977, when the league gave the game to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Which player was named MVP of Super Bowl XXX after intercepting Neil O'Donnell twice?
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Larry Brown
Cornerback Larry Brown picked off Pittsburgh's Neil O'Donnell twice in the second half of the 27 to 17 win in January 1996, and both returns set up Emmitt Smith touchdowns.
Brown was a 12th round draft pick and became the first cornerback ever named Super Bowl MVP.
Which two defensive linemen were named co-MVPs of Super Bowl XII?
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Randy White and Harvey Martin
Randy White and Harvey Martin shared the award after the Cowboys' defense forced eight Denver turnovers in the 27 to 10 win in January 1978, the only time two players have shared Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl XII was the first Super Bowl played indoors, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
To which team did the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons in August 2025?
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Green Bay Packers
Dallas traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on August 28, 2025, receiving defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round picks after a contract standoff with Jerry Jones.
Parsons immediately signed a four year, 188 million dollar deal that briefly made him the highest paid non quarterback in NFL history.
Which coach led the Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowl wins after the 1992 and 1993 seasons?
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Jimmy Johnson
Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones's former college teammate at Arkansas, coached Dallas to blowout wins over Buffalo in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII before a falling out with Jones ended his tenure.
Johnson had already won a college national title at Miami in 1987, making him the first coach to win both a college championship and a Super Bowl.
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The Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960 and have become the most valuable franchise in sport. Tom Landry coached them for 29 seasons, Roger Staubach gave the world the Hail Mary, and the 1990s Triplets delivered three Super Bowl titles in four years.
These 15 questions cover five Super Bowl wins, the Herschel Walker trade, the Doomsday Defense, the Thanksgiving tradition and the 2025 Micah Parsons deal. Casual fans will know the owner and the stadium, and the final questions reward anyone who remembers who won MVP in Super Bowl XXX.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
How many Super Bowls have the Dallas Cowboys won?
Five: Super Bowls VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII and XXX, with the most recent coming after the 1995 season.
Why do the Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?
General manager Tex Schramm volunteered the team for a national Thanksgiving game in 1966 to boost publicity, and the tradition stuck.
Who are the Triplets?
Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin, the quarterback, running back and receiver who powered the 1990s championship teams.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- Who has owned the Dallas Cowboys since buying the team in 1989?
Jerry Jones Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys from Bum Bright in February 1989 for about 140 million dollars, fired Tom Landry on his first day and installed himself as general manager. Forbes has ranked the Cowboys as the most valuable sports franchise in the world for most of the past decade. - Which venue in Arlington, Texas, has hosted Cowboys home games since 2009?
AT&T Stadium The Cowboys moved into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in 2009; it opened as Cowboys Stadium and is famous for its giant center hung video board and retractable roof. The stadium's video board was so large that punters hit it in a preseason game, and the league had to issue a special ruling. - How many Super Bowls have the Dallas Cowboys won?
Five Dallas has won five Super Bowls: VI and XII under Tom Landry in the 1970s, then XXVII, XXVIII and XXX in the 1990s with the Aikman, Smith and Irvin teams. The Cowboys have also lost three Super Bowls, two of them to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s. - Which receiver joined Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith to form the 1990s Cowboys trio known as the Triplets?
Michael Irvin Michael Irvin, known as The Playmaker, was the receiving third of the Triplets, catching 750 passes for the Cowboys and earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Irvin was Tom Landry's final first round draft pick, chosen 11th overall in 1988, a year before Jones bought the team. - In which year did the Dallas Cowboys play their first NFL season?
1960 The Cowboys entered the NFL as an expansion team in 1960, going winless at 0 11 1 in their first season under original owner Clint Murchison Jr. and coach Tom Landry. Dallas had briefly hosted an NFL team before: the Dallas Texans played a single season in 1952 before folding. - Who was the Cowboys' first head coach, a man who stayed in the job for 29 seasons?
Tom Landry Tom Landry coached the Cowboys from their first season in 1960 through 1988, winning two Super Bowls and posting 20 consecutive winning seasons from 1966 to 1985. Landry was famous for his fedora and suit on the sideline, and a statue of him in that outfit stands outside AT&T Stadium. - To which team did the Cowboys trade Herschel Walker in the blockbuster 1989 deal that helped build their dynasty?
Minnesota Vikings Dallas sent Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings in October 1989 for a package of players and draft picks that the Cowboys turned into Emmitt Smith, Russell Maryland, Darren Woodson and other core players. The trade involved 18 players and picks in total, making it the largest in NFL history. - Which receiver caught Roger Staubach's original Hail Mary pass to beat the Vikings in the 1975 playoffs?
Drew Pearson Drew Pearson caught Staubach's 50 yard desperation throw in the final seconds of the December 28, 1975 divisional playoff win in Minnesota, and the quarterback's post game remark gave the play its name. Staubach, a devout Catholic, told reporters afterward that he closed his eyes and said a Hail Mary. - Which team did the Cowboys beat in Super Bowl VI to win their first championship?
Miami Dolphins Dallas beat the Miami Dolphins 24 to 3 in January 1972, holding Miami without a touchdown. Only one other team has failed to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl, the Rams in their 13 to 3 loss to New England in February 2019. The Cowboys had lost Super Bowl V to Baltimore a year earlier, earning the unwanted tag of a team that could not win the big one. - What nickname did the dominant Cowboys defense of the late 1960s and 1970s carry?
Doomsday Defense The Doomsday Defense, anchored by Bob Lilly and later Randy White, Harvey Martin and Ed Too Tall Jones, powered the Cowboys to five Super Bowl appearances between 1970 and 1978. Bob Lilly, nicknamed Mr. Cowboy, was the franchise's first ever draft pick and its first Hall of Famer. - In which year did the Cowboys begin their tradition of hosting a game every Thanksgiving?
1966 General manager Tex Schramm volunteered the Cowboys for a second national Thanksgiving game in 1966 to raise the young franchise's profile, and they have hosted almost every year since. The Cowboys missed Thanksgiving only in 1975 and 1977, when the league gave the game to the St. Louis Cardinals. - Which player was named MVP of Super Bowl XXX after intercepting Neil O'Donnell twice?
Larry Brown Cornerback Larry Brown picked off Pittsburgh's Neil O'Donnell twice in the second half of the 27 to 17 win in January 1996, and both returns set up Emmitt Smith touchdowns. Brown was a 12th round draft pick and became the first cornerback ever named Super Bowl MVP. - Which two defensive linemen were named co-MVPs of Super Bowl XII?
Randy White and Harvey Martin Randy White and Harvey Martin shared the award after the Cowboys' defense forced eight Denver turnovers in the 27 to 10 win in January 1978, the only time two players have shared Super Bowl MVP. Super Bowl XII was the first Super Bowl played indoors, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. - To which team did the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons in August 2025?
Green Bay Packers Dallas traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on August 28, 2025, receiving defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round picks after a contract standoff with Jerry Jones. Parsons immediately signed a four year, 188 million dollar deal that briefly made him the highest paid non quarterback in NFL history. - Which coach led the Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowl wins after the 1992 and 1993 seasons?
Jimmy Johnson Jimmy Johnson, Jerry Jones's former college teammate at Arkansas, coached Dallas to blowout wins over Buffalo in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII before a falling out with Jones ended his tenure. Johnson had already won a college national title at Miami in 1987, making him the first coach to win both a college championship and a Super Bowl.
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