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: 4/1/2007 Subject: COWBOYS JERSEYS
Question dID THE COWBOYS BLUE JERSEY OF THE EARLY70S HAVE GRAY NUMBERS?
Answer Hey Scott nice to hear from ya,
Now I am more knowledgeable of the 1990's-present uniforms, I did look at old color photos of the 1970's Cowboys. Based from my view, it looks as if their numbers on the blue jerseys throughout the 70's were indeed white. Now these are old photos and could've been manipulated or re-touched, but I am petty sure they were not gray.
The dark jerseys were more of a royal then the navy worn today, but the gray wasn't added till I believe the 1981 season when the numbers were gray inside, navy pinstripe, surrounded by a white outside border. This version was used till the 1994 season and afterwords the team went to the "Double-Star" jerseys, then the "Stars n' Stripes" jerseys worn currently. I hope this answers your question and thanks for asking. take care
