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Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame: Their Remarkable Journeys to Canton
Troy Aikman. Emmitt Smith. Michael Irvin. Tom Landry. The names are easily recognizable as Dallas Cowboys, and their legacies are on display in one the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Twenty-two members of the Hall of Fame were a part of the Dallas franchise; only eight NFL teams can boast more, and seven of those teams have been in existence much longer than the Cowboys.
In Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Their Remarkable Journeys to Canton, David Thomas shares the stories of these incredible players and the ups and downs they all experienced on their way to pro football’s most exclusive club. Each player’s life story is told in such a way to reveal what led him to become a hall of famer, including childhood memories, influential coaches, the teammates who brought the best out in them, and more. Cowboy fans will discover such details as the fact that Troy Aikman was the largest player on his high school football team—bigger even than the linemen—and that it was Michael Irvin’s fancy last-minute talking with the Green Bay Packers on draft day that got him to Dallas and away from a cold-weather team. In addition, each entry includes career statistics, a player bio, and his top five Cowboy moments, describing his greatest games and on-field accomplishments.
Cowboy fans have become accustomed to watching high-caliber players on the field every season, and Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame brings them the inside information on their favorite stars of the past. All football fans will enjoy the chance learn more about the iconic players profiled in this book—legends who have helped shape the Dallas franchise and the NFL.
In Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Their Remarkable Journeys to Canton, David Thomas shares the stories of these incredible players and the ups and downs they all experienced on their way to pro football’s most exclusive club. Each player’s life story is told in such a way to reveal what led him to become a hall of famer, including childhood memories, influential coaches, the teammates who brought the best out in them, and more. Cowboy fans will discover such details as the fact that Troy Aikman was the largest player on his high school football team—bigger even than the linemen—and that it was Michael Irvin’s fancy last-minute talking with the Green Bay Packers on draft day that got him to Dallas and away from a cold-weather team. In addition, each entry includes career statistics, a player bio, and his top five Cowboy moments, describing his greatest games and on-field accomplishments.
Cowboy fans have become accustomed to watching high-caliber players on the field every season, and Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame brings them the inside information on their favorite stars of the past. All football fans will enjoy the chance learn more about the iconic players profiled in this book—legends who have helped shape the Dallas franchise and the NFL.
236 pages, Hardcover
Published May 12, 2016
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David Thomas
17 books11 followersDavid Thomas, author/co-writer of more than a dozen books, has collaborated on two New York Times bestsellers: "Wrestling for My Life" with Shawn Michaels and "Foxcatcher" with Mark Schultz. "All In" with Gene Chizik was a Wall Street Journal national bestseller.
David serves as Senior Associate Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Grapevine, Texas. He spent almost three decades in journalism, most recently as a senior writer and sports humor columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. There, his work was honored nationally by the Associated Press Sports Editors and he received the McClatchy Company President's Award for excellence in journalism. David also worked for The Dallas Morning News. A lifelong Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, he lives near Fort Worth, Texas.
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David serves as Senior Associate Pastor at Abundant Life Church in Grapevine, Texas. He spent almost three decades in journalism, most recently as a senior writer and sports humor columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. There, his work was honored nationally by the Associated Press Sports Editors and he received the McClatchy Company President's Award for excellence in journalism. David also worked for The Dallas Morning News. A lifelong Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, he lives near Fort Worth, Texas.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidthomasbooks
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October 25, 2025
Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame: Their Remarkable Journeys to Canton by David Thomas is a love letter to football greatness a vivid tribute to the men who turned the star on their helmets into a symbol of excellence, endurance, and legacy.
From Troy Aikman’s precision to Emmitt Smith’s unstoppable drive, from Michael Irvin’s fire to Tom Landry’s quiet genius, Thomas captures the soul of the Cowboys dynasty not through highlight reels, but through the human stories behind them. Each chapter brings readers face to face with the defining moments that shaped Hall of Famers into legends the early struggles, the pivotal plays, the heartbreaks, and the unrelenting pursuit of greatness.
What sets this book apart is its intimate storytelling and meticulous research. Thomas doesn’t just recount stats or game recaps he paints a portrait of what it means to be a Cowboy: discipline, heart, and an unyielding will to win. From the locker rooms to the fields of glory, he brings readers behind the curtain of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.
For fans of football history and the Cowboys legacy, Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame is more than a sports book it’s a chronicle of American determination and teamwork at its finest.
This isn’t just about football heroes.
It’s about men who chased greatness and caught it in Canton.
From Troy Aikman’s precision to Emmitt Smith’s unstoppable drive, from Michael Irvin’s fire to Tom Landry’s quiet genius, Thomas captures the soul of the Cowboys dynasty not through highlight reels, but through the human stories behind them. Each chapter brings readers face to face with the defining moments that shaped Hall of Famers into legends the early struggles, the pivotal plays, the heartbreaks, and the unrelenting pursuit of greatness.
What sets this book apart is its intimate storytelling and meticulous research. Thomas doesn’t just recount stats or game recaps he paints a portrait of what it means to be a Cowboy: discipline, heart, and an unyielding will to win. From the locker rooms to the fields of glory, he brings readers behind the curtain of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.
For fans of football history and the Cowboys legacy, Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame is more than a sports book it’s a chronicle of American determination and teamwork at its finest.
This isn’t just about football heroes.
It’s about men who chased greatness and caught it in Canton.
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