Cowboys flashback: Significance of the number 13
by Kelsie VanderWijst
The number 13 is significant in Cowboy lore, see why:
1. Current #13 Jersey Wearer: RB Lucky Whitehead
Whitehead has made the most of his limited opportunities and could be the number one contender to replace Dwayne Harris in the return game.
2. Bob Lilly 13th pick overall in the 1961 draft
First college draft selection in Bob Lilly from TCU Horned Frogs.
3. 1967-The “Ice Bowl” played in -13 degree weather
December 31, 1967. This NFL championship game against the Green Bay Packers stands as the coldest game in NFL history. Some players even got frostbite and permanent nerve damage.
4. In 1992, Cowboys had a 13-3 record (2nd best in the league)
This season lead to their 3rd Super Bowl victory. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills 52-17 in Super Bowl XXVII. Also in the 1992 season, the Cowboys had the best defense in the league, peaked in popularity and avenged their 1981 NFC Championship game loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
5. January 2nd 1994- 16-13 Cowboys victory of the New York Giants
After this victory and one of Emmitt Smith’s best career games, former Hall of Fame coach, John Madden, visited Smith in the Dallas locker room which is the only time that Madden has visited a player as a commentator.
6. January 30th, 1994 Super Bowl XXVIII-
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-13. This was the first time in the NFL history that the same two teams met in consecutive Super Bowls. After trailing 13-6 at half- time, the Dallas Cowboys scored 24 unanswered points.
7. 2007: Tied franchise record with 13 regular season wins
After the 2007 season, a record of thirteen Dallas Cowboys players were named to the Pro Bowl. Wide Receiver Terrell Owens had a great hand in the 13-3 record by having the most productive season in his career. He tied the franchise record for scoring the most touchdowns in a single game of four.
Tony Romo had signed a $67.5 million contract for six years. During the 2007 season, Romo set team records in touchdowns (36) passing yards and (4,211) in one season.
8. 2009: Shut out the New Orleans Saints 13-0
The 2009 season was the 50th season and the 1st season in AT&T stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. The “December Curse” seemed to be surrounding the Cowboys once again while they were fighting to earn a spot in the playoffs. However, the 13-0 win over the Saints turned things around for the Cowboys as the received the wild card. On January 3rd, 2010 the Dallas Cowboys shut out the Philadelphia Eagles 24-0; which was the first time in franchise history the Cowboys left consecutive opponents scoreless.
9. 2014
In Week 13 of the season the Dallas Cowboys set to face the Philadelphia Eagles with both teams at an 8-3 record. The winner decided the winner of the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys ended up winning this Thanksgiving match-up with a come back 38-27.
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