Great Teams of the 1970s (Dallas Cowboys)

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe 1970s Dallas Cowboys, an iconic era for the team, took a tumultuous journey from a rocky start to eventually becoming Super Bowl champions. Despite embarrassing losses early in the 1970 season, the Cowboys miraculously turned things around, advancing to Super Bowl V, only to suffer a narrow defeat to the Baltimore Colts. The 1971 season saw ups and downs, but with Roger Staubach as starting quarterback, they ultimately won Super Bowl VI. A shoulder injury to Staubach in 1972 put the team on shaky ground, yet they rallied to an impressive comeback in the playoffs, only to lose the NFC Championship to the Redskins. Despite several victories in subsequent years, injuries and inconsistency kept the Cowboys from reaching the Super Bowl again until 1975, losing narrowly to the Steelers. The Cowboys achieved their second World Championship in 1977, in large part due to the addition of rookie running back Tony Dorsett. Despite their valiant efforts, the Cowboys failed to secure another Super Bowl win for the remainder of the decade, although they remained a dominant force in the NFL. The team's overall record for the decade was an impressive 105-39.You can read the full blog post here.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)