"Surrounding our team with the Legends that have helped shape and define what it means to be a Dallas Cowboy and wear the Star shows our players, coaches and staff what greatness and tradition embodies. We relish the standard set by our Cowboys greats and the respect they have earned. Being able to have these special relationships and interactions connects the past with the present in an inspirational way for all of us, while impacting the championship caliber culture we are committed to and strive for."
Brian Schottenheimer, Head Coach
The Cowboys celebrate the team's storied history by integrating the team's former players into their year-round community outreach and game day experience at AT&T Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys Legends Community encompasses the great tradition that is the Dallas Cowboys into fan engagement, player mentorship, community programming and appearances. Dallas Cowboys Legends are an extension of the larger NFL Legends Community, a program of NFL Player Engagement, which works to raise awareness for the resources, tools and benefits available to all members, past and present, of the NFL family, creating a lifelong network and support system for all NFL players. Through the Dallas Cowboys partnership with Baylor Scott and White, the club is amplifying the Legends program and providing additional health-related resources to the team's active group of former players.
Featured Programs
Legends Day at OTA
Nearly 30 Cowboys Legends with five or more years of service returned to connect with today's team during meetings, practice, and a BBQ lunch. Attendees included iconic figures such as Bob Lilly, Randy White, Tony Dorsett, Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, Tyron Smith, and former head coach Dave Campo. The day reinforced the deep bond between generations of Cowboys greats and the organization.
Frisco Training Camp Reunion
The final training camp practice of the offseason became a truly "legendary" evening as nearly 35 former Cowboys gathered at The Star. During a special pre‑practice ceremony, Darren Woodson received the 2025 Tom Landry Award, presented by last year's honoree, Drew Pearson. Woodson was celebrated alongside many of his former teammates from the 1990s, including Charles Haley, Daryl Johnston, Tony Casillas, Kevin Smith, and Kenny "The Shark" Gant, as well as a wide group of Legends spanning multiple eras.
Away Game Watch Party
Legends with three plus years of service shared an afternoon at Ford Center as they enjoyed food, football, and camaraderie. The event offered a relaxed, meaningful opportunity for former players to reconnect with one another and engage with their respective families.
Homecoming
More than 40 former players attended the inaugural Legends Homecoming Game, creating a powerful moment of unity and celebration. Before kickoff, Jerry Jones and Charlotte Jones presented a commemorative football to Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson in honor of the 50th anniversary of the iconic "Hail Mary" play. The gathering included six Hall of Famers—Staubach, Pearson, Emmitt Smith, Charles Haley, Tony Dorsett, and Cliff Harris—along with dozens of other Cowboys greats spanning six decades including Darren Woodson, Dez Bryant, Dat Nguyen and Dan Bailey.
The Dirty Dozen Draft Class
The organization celebrated the 50th anniversary of the famed 1975 "Dirty Dozen" draft class—one of the most influential rookie groups in NFL history. Eleven of the 12 members were honored as the game's Legends, recognizing their collective impact on an era that included six NFC Championship appearances, three Super Bowl berths, and the 1977 Lombardi Trophy. Led by Hall of Famer Randy White and Pro Bowlers Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, Bob Breunig, Pat Donovan, and Herb Scott, the Dirty Dozen's legacy continues to shape the identity of the Dallas Cowboys.
