Dallas Cowboys Team History

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[{"selector":"#anim-8d3fb942-48b0-44dc-ba36-e380cf791549 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":9,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The original name was actually “Steers” but Tex Schramm said you don’t want your whole football team being castrated.”

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