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12. Cowboys 35, Washington 34

Dec. 16, 1979
Texas Stadium

The last of Staubach's legendary comebacks. Dallas erased a 34-21 deficit in the last two minutes, climaxed by Staubach's 7-yard touchdown pass to Tony Hill with 39 seconds left. Staubach retired after this season.

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).


Michael Irvin



Season opener

vs. N.Y. GIANTS

Sunday, Sept. 9, 7:15 p.m.

TV: NBC (Ch. 5)



 
 
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