gas game, Jones entered the world of professional sports in 1989, purchasing the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Stadium for $140 million.
New Owner
It was here that Jerry infuriated Cowboy fans by firing the beloved Tom Landry. Tom's team had declined for some time up to this point, but he still was the father of the Cowboys, making the decision to fire him all the more unscrupulous. However painful this change was for fans, it was the right one to make, and the installation of a new coach, Jimmy Johnson, the first coaching change since the Cowboys inception in 1960 showed that Jerry had what it takes to make the tough decisions. He was the "Decider" before W would take that distinction. Jimmy's first year as coach left a lot to be desired, and thus a 1-15 opening record proved to many that Jerry was out of his element. This would only inspire Jerry to take the team to new heights. While Tom Landry's teams had appeared in 5 superbowls and won 2, Jimmy Johnson's teams had appeared in 3 superbowls, winning every one of them. I say Johnson's teams because, even though he coached only 2, that third superbowl, coached by Barry Switzer, truly belonged to Jimmy since it was the team he built. And here is where the downfall begins.
Texas Stadium
27 July 2009
25 December 2008
Boys losing the way they did, it didn’t have the same effect for me anyway. I will miss Texas Stadium, but I am looking forward to the new stadium as well. I can’t wait to go!
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22 December 2008
nbsp; On Saturday night, the Cowboys had a golden opportunity to close out Texas Stadium in style. This was the final game to be played at the stadium. A Cowboys win would have been a fitting end to a stadium that has had many classic games. A win, and the Cowboys would have been one step further in their quest for a playoff berth, and a Super Bowl run.
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