Commonly referred to as America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys have a long and storied history. As a result, there is plenty of Cowboy memorabilia to choose from. The Dallas Cowboys play their games in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and first joined the NFL in 1960. Since that time, the team has had eight Super Bowl appearances and twenty consecutive winning seasons from 1966 to 1985. With such a storied history, any Cowboy item related to the game is considered a collectible.
Cowboy helmets are an especially popular item to collect. Silver with a single blue star on each side, the Cowboys’ headgear can be expensive, especially when autographed by one of the greats of the game. Also popular are Cowboy jerseys and footballs. Dallas Cowboys’ memorabilia also extends to the stadium itself which is a wonder to behold and features the largest television screen ever built. Other great Cowboys’ merchandise includes game worn gloves, wristbands and even cleats.
With such a long and storied history, there are also plenty of Cowboy player’s whose autograph is considered highly valuable. For example, look for items from such players as Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, Tory Aikman, Michael Irving and Emmitt Smith. This group of players helped launch the Cowboys into the consciousness of all Americans. In addition, modern day players such as Tony Romo autographed merchandise will also be big. Even autographs by the legendary coach, Tom Landry is considered to be a prized possession.
The Dallas Cowboys are considered to be a playoff contender each year and items from both the golden years and more modern times are of interest to collectors. In addition, look for other items having to do with the old Cowboys Stadium as well as the new one and any other unique items that are related to the team.
