I don't like them, and I know a lot of other people who don't like them either. So why call them "America's Team" when not all of America likes them?
2006-12-13 02:55:49 · 19 answers · asked by Joey F 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I don't know, but they sure are not my team. If there is a "American's Team" and there isn't it only makes sense it would be the Washington Redskins.
2006-12-13 03:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although I am a lifelong Cowboy fan and love them like a member of my family, I understand many people could care less about them. They are "America's Team" because of their success in the 1970s. A widespread following not just in Dallas, but throughout the country created the appearance that much of America followed the Boys. The nickname is credited with a Pittsburgh sports commentator after the Boys lost in the '78 Superbowl. The phrase "America's Team" according to Wikipedia was also the title of the team's 1979 highlight film.
2006-12-13 03:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by rojo_ag 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but now that we all speak English and there is a general consensus as to the meaning of "America," and "The Americas" generally, I have no problem with a term that affirms that this population is Native (uppercase) to these lands. You are not a Native American because you were born in this country. In that case, you would only be a native-born American. And "American" is just a shorthand of saying a citizen of the United States of America. You are only Native American if you descend from the indigenous population. Deal with it!
2016-05-23 17:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a self imposed title Beldin you self imposed one and only!
The Cowboys will always be America's Team, and there is nothing anyone can do about it. They did not name themselves that so all the haters that said that are wrong.
2006-12-13 14:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jill G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a great marketing team, a great uniform that stands out, great colors and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders doesn't hurt the team either.!!! And no I am not a fan of the the Dallas Cowboys.
2006-12-13 03:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by fullofsunshine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because like America the Cowboys are the best!!!!
2006-12-13 03:52:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well to everyone who said the Cowboys gave themselves the nick-name, you're wrong.
The Cowboys will always be considered America's Team, get over it.
2006-12-13 04:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by Scottie Boy 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It started in the 70s and I cannot remember who put it out there but I am guessing it was Dallas' marketing group. I don't like the Cowboys but you have to hand it to them in that they do everything in a big way. They definitely set the standard for NFL cheerleaders.
2006-12-13 03:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They named themselves "America's Team" and got it to stick. Just like in the late 70's Pittsburgh was "The City of Champions"
2006-12-13 02:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is from the newpapers that are trying to make them special, I agree they are not Americas team, this is determined by the things purchased by the public, like hats , coats, banners and that type of thing. it would seem that the raiders sell more item than the cowboys , then the 49ers would be second.
have a great day
2006-12-13 03:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by Don L 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well you would need to have came up in this error to understand the prestige and the winning traditions the cowboys have had for many years . the cowboys and the redskins was once the only teams that only played football on thankgiving etc,
2006-12-13 03:07:43 · answer #11 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋