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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.

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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: First Play Starting QB, 1960

Question
Fred, I think Don Heinrich actually took the first snap at QB for the Cowboys in their 1960 opener against the Steelers. He was replaced with Lebaron early in the game. Is this correct?

Answer
[follow-up Oct 30]

Gary:

I was able to access the historical archives of the Dallas Morning News (DMN) (available through your public library). An article dated 9-22-60 headlined "LeBaron to Face Layne" says LeBaron was most likely to start the game; it also mentions that Heinrich would be able to relieve LeBaron if necessary.

I was also able to read the DMN article about the game itself, dated 9-25-60 and headlined "Steelers Outscore Cowboys, 35 to 28". The article makes several mentions of LeBaron tossing two TDs in the first quarter, but says nothing about Heinrich.

Its possible Heinrich started ahead of LeBaron, but it doesn't seem likely given what I found in the DMN archives.

I hope this helps.

Fred Goodwin

[original response follows}

Gary:

You might be correct, but I'm afraid I don't know.

Sorry I couldn't help.

Fred Goodwin
americas_team@hotmail.com

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