ARLINGTON, Texas – Cowboys legends from the past gathered together for a unique celebration at AT&T Stadium, just minutes before kickoff for Sunday's game with Washington.
Over 40 players, along with 200 former ÃÛÌÒTV Cheerleaders returned for the inaugural Legends Homecoming game.
The highlight of the event was a pregame celebration from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, presenting a celebration football to Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson, honoring the 50-year anniversary of the famous Hail Mary catch in 1975. Staubach's legendary pass to Pearson to beat the Vikings in the playoffs is considered one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
Part of the celebration included one more pass from Staubach to Pearson, who caught the pass as a tribute to the iconic moment.
Staubach and Pearson were among six Hall of Famers in the group, along with Emmitt Smith, Charles Haley, Tony Dorsett and Cliff Harris. Other Cowboys greats on hand were Darren Woodson, Dez Bryant, Doug Cosbie, Leon Lett, Kenny Gant, Nate Newton, Dat Nguyen Barry Church, Tony Tolbert and Jim Jeffcoat.
Church said it was an honor to be part of the Cowboys "fraternity" of players.
"It was such an awesome event. It's like eras don't mean anything when you all get in there together ... it was like one big fraternity," said Church, who got to meet a childhood hero for the first time. "A guy that I had never met, who's from my hometown of Pittsburgh was Tony Dorsett. I actually have a podcast (Players Lounge) with his son now, just to shake his hand and meet greatness was pretty awesome."
Many players such as Charlie Williams, Keith Davis and Joe Looney said getting to meet with Staubach was one of the highlights of the day.
The DCC alumni had a nostalgic halftime celebration that spanned across seven decades from the 1960s to present.
The Dallas Cowboy host the 2025 Homecoming Game, presented by Pepsi, celebrating past and present players that have contributed to the team's legacy since the 1960s.
Dak & Dez
Former teammates Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant chat before the game Sunday.
Leighton Vander Esch visits with Cowboys officials before the game.
Former Pro Bowl tight end Doug Cosbie visits with a member of the Cowboys coaching staff.
Members of the Cowboys Homecoming Game.
ÃÛÌÒTV alumni honored before the game Sunday.
Drew Pearson and Roger Staubach being honored by the Jones family for the Hail Mary anniversary.
Celebrating 50 years of the Hail Mary catch.
Roger Staubach getting interviewed after the presentation for the Hail Mary 50th year anniversary.
Cowboys veterans who played at least five years with the organization were honored before the game.
Cowboys waving to the crowd as they get honored during the inaugural homecoming celebration.
Some of the modern-era Cowboys in attendance, including Leighton Vander Esch (55), Danny McCray (40), Anthony Spencer (93), Keith Davis (29), Mat McBriar (1), along with Cliff Harris (43) and Tony Casillas (75).
Jerry Jones and Charlotte Jones present the Hail Mary celebration to Drew Pearson and Roger Staubach.
Drew Pearson (88) and former teammate Doug Cosbie (84).
Emmitt & Tony - two of the best running backs to ever suit up.
Dez!
Drew Pearson still trying to tell Roger that he was open? Surrounded by players from that era - Mark Washington (46), Timmy Newsome (30), Tony Dorsett (33) and John Fitzgerald.
Emmitt Smith, Dez Bryant, Darren Woodson and Jim Jeffcoat (77).
More stars from the past - Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, John Fitzgerald, Preston Pearson, Bob Breunig, Emmitt Smith.
A few greats from the offensive side of the ball, including Timmy Newsome (30), Drew Pearson (88), Roger Staubach (12) and Tony Dorsett (33).
Drew Pearson & Roger Staubach
Two of the best running backs in Cowboys history and NFL history with Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett, a pair of Hall of Famers.
Roger Staubach and Drew Person being honored for the 50th Anniversary of the Hail Mary catch.
