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In 1999, a panel of experts selected by The Dallas Morning News compiled the top 40 games in Cowboys history. Here's the rundown. Click on each score for the original game story from The News. Click on "Recap" for a brief synopsis of the game.
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Ice Bowl |
Dec. 31, 1967 |
Packers 21, Cowboys 17
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| 2 |
The Hail Mary |
Dec. 28, 1975 |
Cowboys 17, Vikings 14
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| 3 |
Super Bowl VI |
Jan. 16, 1972 |
Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3
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| 4 |
Super Bowl XIII |
Jan. 21, 1979 |
Steelers 35, Cowboys 31
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| 5 |
Super Bowl XXVII |
Jan. 31, 1993 |
Cowboys 52, Bills 17
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| 6 |
Super Bowl V |
Jan. 17, 1971 |
Colts 16, Cowboys 13
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| 7 |
The Catch |
Jan. 10, 1982 |
49ers 28, Cowboys 27
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| 8 |
Super Bowl X |
Jan. 18, 1976 |
Steelers 21, Cowboys 17
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| 9 |
1993 NFC Championship |
Jan. 17, 1993 |
Cowboys 30, 49ers 20
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| 10 |
Super Bowl XII |
Jan. 15, 1978 |
Cowboys 27, Broncos 10
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| 11 |
Longley's Thanksgiving Comeback |
Nov. 28, 1974 |
Cowboys 24, Redskins 23
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| 12 |
Staubach's Last Comeback |
Dec. 16, 1979 |
Cowboys 35, Redskins 34
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| 13 |
1972 NFC Divisional Playoff |
Dec. 23, 1972 |
Cowboys 30, 49ers 28
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| 14 |
1967 NFL Championship |
Jan. 1, 1967 |
Packers 34, Cowboys 27
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| 15 |
Super Bowl XXVIII |
Jan. 30, 1994 |
Cowboys 30, Bills 13
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| 16 |
Super Bowl XXX |
Jan. 28, 1996 |
Cowboys 27, Steelers 17
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| 17 |
1994 NFC Championship |
Jan. 23, 1994 |
Cowboys 38, 49ers 21
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| 18 |
Emmitt's Inspirational Effort |
Jan. 2, 1994 |
Cowboys 16, Giants 13 (OT)
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| 19 |
1981 NFC Divisional Playoff |
Jan. 4, 1981 |
Cowboys 30, Falcons 27
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| 20 |
1970 NFC Divisional Playoff |
Dec. 26, 1970 |
Cowboys 5, Lions 0
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| 21 |
1995 NFC Championship |
Jan. 15, 1995 |
49ers 38, Cowboys 28
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| 22 |
Lett's Big Mistake |
Nov. 25, 1993 |
Dolphins 16, Cowboys 14
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| 23 |
First NFL Victory |
Sept. 17, 1961 |
Cowboys 27, Steelers 24
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| 24 |
Near Upset |
Nov. 21, 1965 |
Browns 24, Cowboys 17
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| 25 |
First Thanksgiving Game |
Nov. 24, 1966 |
Cowboys 26, Browns 14
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| 26 |
The Darkest Hour |
Nov. 16, 1970 |
Cardinals 38, Cowboys 0
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| 27 |
Danny White's Revenge |
Sept. 5, 1983 |
Cowboys 31, Redskins 30
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| 28 |
Fourth-and-1 |
Dec. 10, 1995 |
Eagles 20, Cowboys 17
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| 29 |
Garrett's Big Day |
Nov. 24, 1994 |
Cowboys 42, Packers 31
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| 30 |
Another Meredith Miracle |
Oct. 8, 1967 |
Cowboys 17, Redskins 14
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| 31 |
Staubach Benched |
Oct. 8, 1973 |
Redskins 14, Cowboys 7
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| 32 |
A Complete Win |
Sept. 7, 1992 |
Cowboys 23, Redskins 10
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| 33 |
1968 NFL East Championship |
Dec. 21, 1968 |
Browns 31, Cowboys 20
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| 34 |
1969 NFL East Championship |
Dec. 28, 1969 |
Browns 38, Cowboys 14
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| 35 |
Texas Stadium Opens |
Oct. 24, 1971 |
Cowboys 44, Patriots 21
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| 36 |
Avoiding a Winless Season |
Nov. 5, 1989 |
Cowboys 13, Redskins 3
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| 37 |
Danny White Lost for Season |
Nov. 2, 1986 |
Giants 17, Cowboys 14
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| 38 |
1983 NFC Championship |
Jan. 22, 1983 |
Redskins 31, Cowboys 17
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| 39 |
Young Team Making Progress |
Dec. 4, 1960 |
Cowboys 31, Giants 31
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| 40 |
Dorsett Runs Into Record Book |
Jan. 3, 1983 |
Vikings 31, Cowboys 27
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Today in History
1999: A final autopsy reveals that former Cowboys offensive lineman Mark Tuinei died of a lethal combination of heroin and a form of the drug ecstasy. The death was ruled an accident.
Picture of the Day
 AP Green Bay Packer Jim Taylor runs with a Bart Starr pass as Mel Renfro (20) leaps high in air too late to break up the pass during the NFL Championship game, Jan. 1, 1967, in Dallas. At left is Cowboys Chuck Howley (54).
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