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About Fred Goodwin
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My particular expertise is Cowboys history from 1960-1988 (the Landry era); I'm also a Cowboys book fanatic (I have almost 200 different Cowboys-related titles), and I also collect Cowboys football cards (but stopped in 93). But I am not an expert in the value of cards or collectibles – so please don't ask.

Before you ask: "So-and-so" almost certainly DID NOT PLAY for the Cowboys -- trust me! Before you ask me, ask the guy for proof!

Finally, I DO NOT ANSWER “PRIVATE” QUESTIONS! My work requires research, so the results must be made public.

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I had a Cowboys webpage recognized around the Internet as the authoritative list of Cowboys links, and I have a Cowboys book collection second to none (200 titles). In addition to my book collection, I have every Cowboys media guide back to 1960, which makes researching questions much easier.

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Topic: Dallas Cowboys

Expert: Fred Goodwin
Date: 10/25/2006
Subject: Dallas Cowboys mascot/logo?

Question
My friend says that before Rowdy -- back in the beginning -- the Cowboys used a "comic cowboy" in their logo. My research indicates that the Cowboys have always used the "star". Maybe she's talking about a mascot! Any info would be helpful -- particularly if I could find a graphic or photo.

Thanks a bunch

Answer
Wanda:

Your friend is correct.

"Cowboy Joe" was the unofficial name of the Cowboy's official mascot of the 60s and early 70s. At this link, you can see an old Cowboys pennant from the 60s with an image of "Cowboy Joe":

<http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170040066505>
http://tinyurl.com/ybnvs2

Here's an image on a t-shirt that's even better:

<http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270035471020>
http://tinyurl.com/ymmyg2

I hope this helps.

Fred Goodwin
americas_team@hotmail.com

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