Hall passes go to QBs, not Irvin
Feb. 6, 2005: The Cowboys' 1990s all-decade wide receiver, Michael Irvin, was passed over Saturday in his first year of eligibility, but the Hall did welcome the first passer, most prolific passer and most efficient passer.
Cowlishaw: Snubs, Hall voting system getting old
Feb. 6, 2005: Another year, another slap across the face to the Cowboys and their fans. Cheer up. Things could be worse. It could be last year.
Disappointed Irvin takes news in stride
Feb. 6, 2005: Michael Irvin didn't hide his disappointment at being rejected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Irvin will keep eyes on the Hall
Feb. 5, 2005: This morning, 39 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee will dissect Irvin's Cowboys career. It began in 1988 and ended in 1999 as he says he always knew it would – being carried injured off the field.
Gosselin: Playing with fire shouldn't hurt Irvin
Feb. 5, 2005: Michael Irvin's ability to catch passes has earned him consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But it's his emotion that could get him inducted.
Luksa: Irvin deserving of Hall, but so are other ex-Cowboys
Jan. 14, 2005: Michael Irvin is among the 15 finalists to be considered for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but as we learned a year ago, that doesn't mean much since he played for the Cowboys.
Cowlishaw: In Irvin, the end of an era
Jan. 13, 2005: Last year was only the beginning of the end. At next month's Super Bowl, we will witness the end of the end.
Irvin named Hall of Fame finalist
Jan. 11, 2005: Former receiver Michael Irvin moved closer Tuesday to becoming the first player from the Cowboys' championship teams of the '90s to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Luksa: Irvin doesn't meet Ring's standards
July 22, 2000: All these Solomon-like endorsements of Michael Irvin as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee amount to wasted energy better spent wondering if it will ever rain here again. His place in the Canton, Ohio, shrine is secure for reasons as obvious as Pinocchio's nose.
Risk of injury pushes star receiver to retire
July 12, 2000: A few months ago, Michael Irvin watched tears stream down his wife's face as she watched him play with their children. At that moment, said Irvin, he knew his illustrious, 12-year career with the Cowboys had ended.
Sherrington: Irvin belongs with elite, but is he Cowboys' best?
July 12, 2000: Numbers insist that Michael Irvin is the greatest in club history. He leads the Cowboys in receptions, yardage and 100-yard games. He either owns or shares 20 club records, a receiving record itself. But numbers also say that John Burkett is 6-4 with the Atlanta Braves this season, and no one really believes that.
Cowboys' Irvin to retire
July 11, 2000: Michael Irvin, a member of the superstar triumvirate that returned the Dallas Cowboys to a position among the National Football League's elite franchises, will announce his retirement Tuesday.
Irvin on right track for Hall of Fame
Dec. 12, 1999: A kaleidoscope of images comes to mind when the subject is Michael Irvin. There's Irvin alone, running sprints under the blazing sun to get in shape for another season. There's Irvin harassing teammates in the locker room. And there's Irvin tearfully apologizing for sullying his father's name.
Crowd callous about Irvin's injury
Oct. 11, 1999: As Michael Irvin lay crumpled and motionless on the Veterans Stadium turf Sunday afternoon, many of the Eagles' fans began cheering.
Cowboys rookie Irvin, Brown talk good game
Aug. 13, 1988: Who's a better wide receiver – Tim Brown or Michael Irvin? quot;I went before him in the draft. That's the end of it," said Brown, the sixth pick overall by the Raiders.
Irvin gets comfortable in Pearson's old No. 88
July 14, 1988: Cowboys president Tex Schramm got his first look at No. 1 draft choice Michael Irvin on Wednesday and liked what he saw.
Casstevens: Irvin's act will catch on in Dallas
April 26, 1988: If he doesn't break Drew Pearson's all-time receiving record, and his only request is that we give him time, it won't be because he lacks confidence or is short on self-esteem.
Hot dog? Irvin says he's just having fun
April 25, 1988: Michael Irvin led the University of Miami in receptions, high-fives and end-zone celebrations last season. He caught 44 passes – and a lot of flack for his flamboyant behavior.
Cowboys, Irvin get their wish
April 25, 1988: Michael Irvin, the enthusiastic, outspoken and talented wide receiver from the University of Miami, began Sunday at the top of the Cowboys' draft board. He ended the day in Dallas. And that made the day for Irvin and the Cowboys.
