The Dallas Cowboys (Arlington TX)
Overview
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise based in Arlington, Texas, and a member club of the National Football League (NFL). Founded in 1960 as an expansion team, the organization grew into one of the most recognized sports brands in the United States, earning the nickname “America’s Team” through decades of competitive success, national television exposure, and a large fan following.
In addition to its football operations, the organization has issued and licensed a wide variety of commemorative products, including medals, silver rounds, coins, pins, memorabilia, and anniversary collectibles. These items were generally produced by third-party manufacturers under license from the club rather than by the organization itself.
Location
- Dallas, Texas (1960–1971)
- Irving, Texas (1971–2008)
- Arlington, Texas (2009–Present)
Years Active
1960–Present
Historical Background
The Dallas Cowboys entered the NFL in 1960 as the league’s first modern expansion franchise. Under the leadership of owner Clint Murchison Jr., general manager Tex Schramm, head coach Tom Landry, and personnel director Gil Brandt, the club developed into one of the most successful organizations in professional sports.
The Cowboys won Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII during the 1970s and appeared in five Super Bowls before celebrating their Silver Anniversary season in 1985. The franchise later added Super Bowl victories in the 1990s, further cementing its status as one of the NFL’s premier organizations.
Because of its national popularity and strong brand identity, the Cowboys became a frequent subject of licensed commemorative products produced by private manufacturers.
Attribution Notes
The Dallas Cowboys should be classified primarily as an issuer, sponsor, and licensing organization rather than a mint. Existing evidence indicates that commemorative medals and silver rounds associated with the franchise were produced by outside manufacturers under license. The organization authorized and promoted these products, while the physical striking operations were performed by third-party mints or medallic firms.
For cataloging purposes, Dallas Cowboys numismatic items should generally list:
- Issuer: Dallas Cowboys
- Manufacturer/Mint: Actual striking company, if known
- Distributor: Dallas Cowboys or authorized merchandising partner, when documented
Notes
The Dallas Cowboys represent one of the most recognizable Texas brands to appear on modern commemorative medals and silver rounds. Their licensed numismatic products form part of the broader category of Texas sports-related exonumia and sports memorabilia.
