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Risk taker, game changer

clint murchison, Jr.

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Hole in the Roof

The Dallas Cowboys, Clint Murchison Jr., and the Stadium That Changed American Sports Forever

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By Burk Murchison and Michael Granberry

Foreword by Hall of Famer Drew Pearson

COMING IN 2022 FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PRESS

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20

Consecutive Winning Seasons

17

Playoff Appearances

5

Super Bowl Appearances

Founded Dallas Cowboys as expansion team

 

 Successful NFL team in the South

 

10-year contract for a coach

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NFL stadium with luxury suites on commercial scale

 

Stadium to use seat option bonds to pay for construction

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Use of computers in NFL draft

Texas Stadium has a hole in its roof so God can watch His favorite team play.

D. D. Lewis, Dallas Cowboys linebacker

Dear Tom: I've taught you all I can. From now on, you're on your own.

Sincerely, Clint

 - Note from Clint Murchison, Jr. to Tom Landry before first Cowboys Super Bowl

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