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: 12/7/2006 Subject: Valley Ranch
Question Is it possible to "tour" Valley Ranch? I live outside Ft. Worth and think it would be interesting to tour the Valley Ranch facilities either during the season or the off season. If you don't know, do you know someone I could call?
Answer Hello Ken,
Quite honestly, I do not know for sure if there are any "tours" of Valley Ranch and I highly doubt there are since it is where their practice facilities are located. It would make sense though during the offseason though. I went there a Monday morning after the Cowboys beat Carolina in 1998 and stood outside the gates taking photos, but I was hesistant to go in. I did manage to catch a glimpse of former TE David LaFleur and possibly former LB Dexter Coakley or Randall Godfrey on a Harley coming in. Whoever it was, had one of the hugest arms I've ever seen. So I totally share your sentiment in wanting to see Valley Ranch up close. The only time I've ever seen an outside visitor at The Ranch, was when the illusionist/magician David Blaine wandered around there levitating and doing card tricks for the players. One of which was former Cowboy Cornerback Deion Sanders, whom he scared the witts out of. At any rate, you can get more info about possibly touring the place at:
Cowboys Center
One Cowboys Parkway
Irving, Texas 75063-4727
Executive Office - 972/556-9900
Fax - 972/556-9304
Public Relations Department - 972/556-9959
