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1978 Cowboys: Nothing But Net
The Cowboys came very close to repeating as NFL Champions in 1978 but couldn’t overcome the Steelers in Super Bowl XIII. Memories of this edition of America’s team had to last a long time as the Cowboys would not return to the Super Bowl until two decades later. Fortunately, this team was memorable and had some of the most exciting players in the NFL at the time. This attractive NBA design from 1978-79 is the basis for another RetroCards Cowboys set. With a game action shot and closeup head shot, this familiar design was perfect for a football set....
1972 Dallas Cowboys Series I
The Cowboys had finally won the big one in 1971 after five straight disappointing post season losses. Tex Schramm put the crowbar in the old wallet and put together a team that couldn’t possibly lose. Yet had it not been for Roger Staubach, they probably would have lost. Coach Landry made the decision to start Staubach over Craig Morton and the Cowboys never looked back. Every starter on offense consisted of and All-Pro, a Pro Bowler (at one time or another), and/or a future Hall of Famer. Even late insurance pick up Forrest Gregg, was a shoe-in Hall of...
1961 Cowboys: Building Talent, Building Character
After going winless in their inaugural season, the Cowboys could only go in one direction. 1961 saw them get off to a quick start by going 3-1(beating the new Vikings and the lousy Steelers) before the league caught up with them. Their 4–9–1 finish was an improvement and some stars began to develop, namely Don Perkins and Frank Clarke on offense and Bob Lilly and Don Bishop on defense. Tom Landry was installing the flex defense but it would take some time before the players bought into it – let alone understand it! RetroCards designed 18 new Cowboy cards that...
1978 Cowboys: Super Bowl XII Winners
By trading for Seattle's first round pick, the Cowboys added the final piece to their Super Bowl puzzle. Tony Dorsett easily took the 1977 Rookie of the Year honors as the Cowboys cruised to their second Championship on a finesse offense and the leagues best defense. Roger Staubach lead an offense that boasted a wealth of riches in Dorsett, All-Pros Drew Pearson and Billy Joe Dupree, plus important role players such as Preston Pearson, Pat Donovan, Golden Richards, and Robert Newhouse. On defense, they were even better with the most devastating pass rushers in Harvey Martin (Defensive Player Of the...
1965 Cowboys Become Tallboys
A great football card design from the sixties is the 1965 Tallboy design made only for AFL players. In this RetroCards set, the NFL is represented by the Dallas Cowboys in the sharp set which has been newly updated to 20 cards!The term "tallboys" refers to the size of this design, which was the standard sportscard width at 2.5 inches, but they are 4.75 inches tall, making this a formidable design that gives collectors a good look at their favorite players. This set includes: Frank Clarke, Mike Gaechter, Tommy McDonald, Cornell Green, Pete Gent, George Andrie, Bob Hayes, Chuck Howley, Lee...
Cowboys Of '81: Danny Takes Over
The Danny White era had officially begun in 1980 after the somewhat unexpected retirement of Roger Staubach after the 1979 season. With a balanced roster of talent, seasoned veterans, and young and rising stars, the Cowboys had every reason to feel they were a Super Bowl contender. White led a potent offense, directing the Cowboys to a 12–4 record, good for second place in the Eastern Division. Although they were number one in the NFL on offense and number 13 on defense, the Cowboys could not overcome the superior defense of the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 20–7 on the road...
1962 Dallas Cowboys - A Flair For Fleer
The Cowboys made big strides in 1961 after a winless inaugural season in 1960. After starting 3–1, tied for first place in the Eastern Conference, the league caught up with the Cowboys as they settled into a 4-9-1 record. Offensively the Cowboys had plenty of fire power with budding star Frank Clarke as one of the league’s top deep threats and the running tandem of Don Perkins and Amos Marsh helped the Cowboys finish 10th in rushing yards. Rotating quarterbacks Eddie LeBaron and Don Meredith combined veteran leadership and youthful exuberance which saw the Cowboys 6th in passing. Defensively, the...
1964 Cowboys: An Alternate Design
In 1964, NFL and AFL football cards were manufactured by two separate companies: Topps got the AFL while the Philadelphia Gum Company obtained the license for the NFL. What if those were swapped? Wonder no more because RetroCards has made a 1964 Dallas Cowboys set in the Topps design. For the the Cowboys collector who has everything, this is something to add to their collection. The 18-card set includes: Harold Hays, Bob Lilly, Amos Bullocks, George Andrie, Ray Schoenke, Lee Roy Jordan, Don Meredith, Frank Clarke, Tommy McDonald, Don Perkins, Tom Landry, Roger Staubach, Pettis Norman, Jerry Tubbs, Larry Stephens,...
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