Comments on: Classic Article: ‘Rangers Hire Tom Landry’ (1959) http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/ America's Team Trivialities Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:59:22 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: kickholder http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-138524 kickholder Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:36:50 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-138524 Thanks for the book update. It looks like something definitely worth reading. Thanks for the book update. It looks like something definitely worth reading.

]]> By: Fred Goodwin http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-138141 Fred Goodwin Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:26:30 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-138141 Due Nov 1 -- Landry on Leadership Landry on Leadership: Leadership and Lessons from the Legendary Dallas Coach (Hardcover) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0980016487 by Stephen Hawkins (Author), Jerry Jones (Foreword) Editorial Reviews Product Description The leadership skills and winning philosophy of Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry is showcased in this collection of quotations spanning his entire coaching career. Universally recognized as one of the best and most innovative coaches in NFL history, his reputation both on and off the field has secured his place as one of the most respected sports heroes in American history. Landry was an Army man, known for his poise, character, and ability to lead men. During his 29 season tenure as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, he won two Super Bowl titles, five NFC titles, 13 divisional titles, and a record 20 playoff victories. He was the NFL Coach of the Year in 1966 and the NFC Coach of the Year in 1975, and his 20 consecutive winning seasons set an NFL record. The leadership principles that made him a force to be reckoned with on the football field are collected here for all to appreciate and emulate in their own careers. About the Author Stephen Hawkins is a sports writer for The Associated Press in Dallas. He has regularly covered all professional sports teams in the area, including the Dallas Cowboys. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Product Details * Hardcover: 208 pages * Publisher: Jefferson Press (November 1, 2008) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0980016487 * ISBN-13: 978-0980016482 Due Nov 1 — Landry on Leadership

Landry on Leadership: Leadership and Lessons from the Legendary Dallas Coach (Hardcover)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0980016487

by Stephen Hawkins (Author), Jerry Jones (Foreword)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The leadership skills and winning philosophy of Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry is showcased in this collection of quotations spanning his entire coaching career. Universally recognized as one of the best and most innovative coaches in NFL history, his reputation both on and off the field has secured his place as one of the most respected sports heroes in American history. Landry was an Army man, known for his poise, character, and ability to lead men. During his 29 season tenure as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, he won two Super Bowl titles, five NFC titles, 13 divisional titles, and a record 20 playoff victories. He was the NFL Coach of the Year in 1966 and the NFC Coach of the Year in 1975, and his 20 consecutive winning seasons set an NFL record. The leadership principles that made him a force to be reckoned with on the football field are collected here for all to appreciate and emulate in their own careers.

About the Author

Stephen Hawkins is a sports writer for The Associated Press in Dallas. He has regularly covered all professional sports teams in the area, including the Dallas Cowboys. He lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

Product Details

* Hardcover: 208 pages
* Publisher: Jefferson Press (November 1, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0980016487
* ISBN-13: 978-0980016482

]]> By: Classic Article: 'Ray for the New Name (1960) | Know Your Dallas Cowboys: The Blog http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-108226 Classic Article: 'Ray for the New Name (1960) | Know Your Dallas Cowboys: The Blog Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:34:24 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-108226 [...] couple of weeks ago, I posted a story entitled “Rangers Hire Tom Landry,” noting that the Dallas franchise had originally borrowed the name of a minor league [...] [...] couple of weeks ago, I posted a story entitled “Rangers Hire Tom Landry,” noting that the Dallas franchise had originally borrowed the name of a minor league [...]

]]> By: GUNNY HARTMAN http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-105451 GUNNY HARTMAN Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:36:25 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-105451 Thanks for the great trip down memory lane, though it was admittedly before my time! Thanks for the great trip down memory lane, though it was admittedly before my time!

]]> By: Tom Landry Hired (1959) : COWBOY BLOG http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-105424 Tom Landry Hired (1959) : COWBOY BLOG Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:48:38 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-105424 [...] A GREAT ARTICLE ON THE HIRING OF TOM LANDY [...] [...] A GREAT ARTICLE ON THE HIRING OF TOM LANDY [...]

]]> By: Football » Classic Article: ‘Rangers Hire Tom Landry’ (1959) http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-105396 Football » Classic Article: ‘Rangers Hire Tom Landry’ (1959) Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:03:27 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-105396 [...] kickholder wrote a fantastic post today on “Classic Article: â??Rangers Hire Tom Landryâ?? (1959)”Here’s ONLY a quick extractHowever, there was a minor league franchise in Dallas at that time named the Dallas Rangers, and the thought was that it would be confusing to have a football team with the same name. Thus, in March 1960, the name Dallas Cowboys emerged … [...] [...] kickholder wrote a fantastic post today on “Classic Article: â??Rangers Hire Tom Landryâ?? (1959)”Here’s ONLY a quick extractHowever, there was a minor league franchise in Dallas at that time named the Dallas Rangers, and the thought was that it would be confusing to have a football team with the same name. Thus, in March 1960, the name Dallas Cowboys emerged … [...]

]]> By: baseball » Classic Article: ‘Rangers Hire Tom Landry’ (1959) http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/comment-page-1/#comment-105395 baseball » Classic Article: ‘Rangers Hire Tom Landry’ (1959) Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:57:32 +0000 http://www.knowyourdallascowboys.com/2008/01/27/classic-article-rangers-hire-tom-landry-1959/#comment-105395 [...] kickholder wrote a fantastic post today on “Classic Article: â??Rangers Hire Tom Landryâ?? (1959)”Here’s ONLY a quick extractIn 1949, he chose to sign with the New York Yankees of the AAFC rather than the New York Giants of the NFL, later joining the Giants when the leagues merged. * The NFL did, of course, add teams in both Dallas and Minneapolis. … [...] [...] kickholder wrote a fantastic post today on “Classic Article: â??Rangers Hire Tom Landryâ?? (1959)”Here’s ONLY a quick extractIn 1949, he chose to sign with the New York Yankees of the AAFC rather than the New York Giants of the NFL, later joining the Giants when the leagues merged. * The NFL did, of course, add teams in both Dallas and Minneapolis. … [...]

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