TheDallas Cowboysare trying to win anotherSuper Bowland that’s whyJerry JonessignedMike McCarthyas head coach and gaveDak Prescotta massive contract extension to be the franchise quarterback for the future. For a second consecutive year, theCowboysfinished with a 12-5 record.
However, this seasonDallascouldn’t clinchtheNFC East. Though they had a shot until the last week, thePhiladelphia Eagleswon the title. Just a few days ago, theCowboyseliminated theBuccaneersin theWild Cardround. It was their first playoff win on the road since 1993.
So, theCowboys are still on the mix for another championship. Read here to find out what when was the last Super Bowl appearance and win for Dallas. Though the franchise is one of the greatest in the NFL, it’s been a long time.
When was Dallas Cowboys last Super Bowl win?
The last Super Bowl win and appearance for the Dallas Cowboys came in the 1995 season. It was their second year under head coach Barry Switzer after Jimmy Johnson left the team having won two Lombardi trophies: Super Bowl XXVIIandSuper Bowl XXVIII. Both of those consecutive victoriesby Johnson were against the Buffalo Bills.
On January 28, 1996, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Cornerback Larry Brown won the MVP Award of the game after two crucial interceptions in the second half to Steelers’ quarterback, Neil O’Donnell.
So, that was the last Super Bowl win and appearance for the Cowboys inthe end of a magnificent era led by Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. They won three Super Bowls in a span of four years. Though they have five Super Bowl victories, it’s almost been three decades since thatlast one.
