Jun 23, 2025 -
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We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 73) with some Cowboys history
We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today - number 73.
Mike Ditka
Born: October 18, 1939. Carnegie, PennsylvaniaPosition: Tight endDallas Cowboys: 1969-1972Awards: Super Bowl champion- VI, XII, XX (as coach)All-Pro- 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965Pro Bowl- 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time TeamNFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
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