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The 7 most memorable Thanksgiving Day games in Dallas Cowboys history
The tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving Day started with the Detroit Lions in 1934, but gained popularity when the Dallas Cowboys were added to the schedule.
The Cowboys' involvement in Thanksgiving Day games helped boost their popularity and earned them the nickname 'America's Team'.
Tex Schramm, the Cowboys' general manager, took a risk in hosting a Thanksgiving Day game in 1966 but it paid off with record attendance. [ more ]