2006-11-08 09:51:02 · 9 answers · asked by Lee Lee 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Cowboys and Indians, Duh
2006-11-08 09:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas oil tycoon Clint Murchison was having a hard time bringing an NFL team to Dallas. He tried buying two teams, but the negotiations fell through. In 1958, Murchison heard that George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins, was eager to sell the team. Just as the sale was about to be finalized, Marshall called for a change in terms. Murchison was outraged and cancelled the whole deal.
Around this time, Marshall had a falling out with the Redskin band director, Barnee Breeskin. Breeskin had written the music to the Redskins fight song, now a staple at the stadium; additionally, Marshall's wife penned the lyrics to the song. Breeskin wanted revenge after the failed negotiations with Marshall. He approached Tom Webb, Murchison’s lawyer, and sold the rights for $2,500.
Murchison then decided to create his own team, with the support of NFL expansion committee chairman, George Halas. Halas decided to put the proposition of a Dallas franchise before the NFL owners, which needed to have unanimous approval in order to pass. The only owner against the proposal was George Preston Marshall. However, Marshall found out that Murchison owned the rights to Washington's fight song, so a deal was finally struck. If Marshall showed his approval of the Dallas franchise, Murchison would return the song. The Cowboys were then founded, and the legendary rivalry began.
2006-11-08 19:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by JC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuz they have so much history against each other back in the day. I'm a Cowboy fan so I grew hating the Redskins & Eagles. With the Cowboys, you either love them or hate them; but trust me, *Everybody* hates the Redskins & Eagles.
2006-11-08 18:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by vinniethedeuce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the cowboys are america's team and people either really love them or really hate them. back in the day, the redskins were the new york yankees of football. the richest team with the best players so everyone hated them. that's how the rivaly started.
2006-11-08 19:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a long history between these teams. I'm a Skins fan, all I can say is that in the last four games, 3-1 versus the cowgirls. As far as the season goes, we could lose the rest of the games.
2006-11-09 10:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by hardcoco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because everyone hates the cowboys! i'm from san francisco and grew up learning to root against them :P i don't think it's just a Redskins thing...
2006-11-08 17:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by ivyrakestraw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one of the big reasons is because it is a huge rivalry. I hate the Cowboys too though and im a Packers fan...
2006-11-08 18:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by Stargazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about the historical meaning behind these 2 teams.
2006-11-08 20:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bignizz66 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a rivalry that everyone has fun with
2006-11-08 18:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by CareBear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋