AboutDuke Ha Expertise I have extensive knowledge of the 1990's-Present Dallas Cowboys teams. Specifically, team uniforms, equipment, and so forth. I own numerous Cowboys memorabilia and would love to one day write a book on the evolution of the team's uniforms dating back to their inception in 1960. I may not be able to answer most Cowboys questions prior to the 1990's as I was but a youth at the time :-).
Experience I make annual trips to see the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. I have a library of Cowboys books, dvd's and VHS tapes. I have recorded nearly all games dating back since the 1998 season. I am an artist, so most of my collections such as cards and photos are not for value, but rather for reference. I appreciate the asthetics of the Cowboys and the game of football. As a hobby, I customize and paint McFarlane Dallas Cowboy figures to near exact detail as their live counterparts. I own several game used items, autographs, and roughly 10-12 authentic jerseys with 3 different manufacturers.
Publications I have no known publications. However, as of October 16, 2006, my written work and art has mostly been seen on the Wikipedia topic the Dallas Cowboys- uniforms/logos.
Education/Credentials Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts, Associates of Arts in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with emphasis in Illustration. My dream would be, of course, to work for the Dallas Cowboys organization possibly for their marketing and design team. The Dallas Cowboys annual bluebooks and game programs have always interested me.
Expert: Duke Ha Date: 1/10/2008 Subject: past player
Question Joseph Lepak played for dallas in 1960 and 1961 yes or no
he says he wore uniform #54
Answer Hi Walt,
According to my Dallas Cowboys media guide, there is no such name Joseph Lepak that is listed. The book says that a Center named Mike Connelly wore numbers 53 & 54 from 1960-1967. Also Hall of Famer and Ring of Honor Chuck Howley wore the number from 1961-1973. Now of course this is not to say he didn't play because he might've been brought into camp, issued the number 54, and then cut before the regular season. But if he did play, then the Dallas Cowboys organization doesn't recognize him. Hope that helps and thanks for asking.
