The Dallas Cowboys is a professional American football team headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, participating in the National Football League's NFC East division. Established in 1960 as an expansion franchise, the Cowboys have appeared in eight Super Bowls, tied for second most in NFL history, and won five. The team is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and has played its home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, since 2009.
The team's early history was typical of expansion teams, with no wins in their first season. However, under coach Tom Landry, the Cowboys gradually improved, posting their first .500 season in 1965 and capturing consecutive Eastern Conference titles in 1966 and 1967, but losing the NFL Championship Game both times. From 1970 until 1979, they were the most successful NFL club, winning five Super Bowls, including 1971 and 1977. The 1980s saw the end of the Cowboys' dominant era, which culminated in a 3-13 record in 1988.
Who owns the Dallas Cowboys?
As of August 2024, Jerry Jones is the sole owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Born on October 13, 1942, Jerral Wayne Jones Sr. is an American businessman who has been the owner, president, and general manager of the National Football League’s (NFL) Dallas Cowboys since February 1989. For many years, Jones played a crucial role in the management and strategic planning of the group.
He was a member of the fraternity Kappa Sigma and attended the University of Arkansas.
Jones' influence goes beyond football, including his financial skills and contributions to the professional sports industry. Jerral Wayne Jones Sr. has a distinguished football career, having served as co-captain of Arkansas' 1964 national championship team.
Jones played offensive line under College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Broyles and shared the field with prominent personalities like Jimmy Johnson, a college football and NFL coach. Interestingly, Jones later recruited Johnson as his first head coach for the Dallas Cowboys after purchasing the franchise. Jones created NFL history on February 25, 1989, when he purchased the Cowboys from H. R. "Bum" Bright for $140 million.
Dallas Cowboys Owner Net Worth
As of August 2024, the current net worth of Jerry Jones is $14.1 billion, according to Forbes.
FAQ's On Dallas Cowboys Owner
A. Jones owns the Dallas Cowboys, the most valued franchise in the NFL. In 1989, he acquired the franchise for $150 million. Jones has also made investments in Comstock Resources, real estate, hospitality management, and Papa John's franchisees.
A. They have won five Super Bowls.
A. The Dallas Cowboys play their home games at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
A. Michael John McCarthy is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
