Can We Guess Your Favorite Dallas Cowboys Player of All Time?

By: Torrance Grey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess Your Favorite Dallas Cowboys Player of All Time?
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About This Quiz

You don't have to be Texan to follow the fortunes of "America's Team," the Dallas Cowboys. They play in Arlington but have fans all over the world (and if you're taking this quiz, you're probably one of them). There's a saying that "everything's bigger in Texas," and that's certainly true of the Cowboys, who rank as the world's most valuable athletic team, at an astounding $4.2 billion. 

The Dallas Cowboys wear fairly staid team colors -- blue and white -- but don't be fooled: They've fielded some of the most colorful players in NFL history. Some of the most talented, as well. Consider "the Triplets": Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. They were fan favorites in the Cowboys' boom years of the 1990s, partly under the astute guidance of Jimmy Johnson. Or maybe you're old enough to remember the stellar play of Roger Staubach, nicknamed both "Captain America" and "Captain Comeback," the latter for his ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. 

With such a diverse cast of characters, we're guessing that your favorite Cowboy tells the world a little bit about your personality and what you value. More specifically, we're guessing that your personality and what you value might tell us which Dallas Cowboy is your favorite. So we've constructed a quiz to attempt just that. Answer honestly, from your gut, and we'll make our best prediction!

Which of these historical figures speaks to you most?
Frederick Douglass
Abraham Lincoln
Billy the Kid
Winston Churchill

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Do you get along with the boss at work?
No, we often clash
Yes, I'm kind of a favorite
Yes, but I sometimes feel under-appreciated
By this point in my career, I'm my own boss

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Other than football, which of these sports appeals to you?
Baseball
Basketball
Snowboarding
Boxing

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Are you happy with your financial status?
No, you can never be too rich!
Yes, I've done far better than anyone expected of me.
Yes, and now I'm investing cautiously to protect what I've earned.
I don't think much about money compared to family and friends.

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Which of these is a relationship deal-breaker?
Always wanting to stay in at night.
Irresponsibility with money.
Not getting along with my family.
Disloyalty to me or to friends.

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Do friends say you're a good cook?
No, my spouse/partner does the cooking.
No, but I've mastered a few killer "date night" recipes.
I can do the staples, like sandwiches or omelets.
Yes, I'm really handy in the kitchen and at the grill.

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Which of these alcoholic drinks are you most likely to order?
Red wine
Vodka and Red Bull
A good IPA
All of it - I wanna get drunk

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Do you approve of sex on the first date?
Sure, why not?
No, not at all.
I've done it, but it's hard to respect a partner afterward.
There'd have to be a really great vibe between us for me to do that.

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Which of these is closest to your hobby?
Dancing
Golf
Shopping/following fashion
Reading up on history

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How do you resolve a fight with your significant other?
If I'm in the wrong, a fairly expensive gift.
A heartfelt apology.
I cook their favorite meal.
In my case, a big fight usually precedes a breakup.

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What kind of pet would you most like?
Is a tiger too exotic?
Something low-maintenance, maybe a cat.
I've always wanted a horse.
A low-key dog, maybe a golden retriever or basset hound.

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Are you happy with your looks?
I can't wait until tomorrow -- I get better-looking every day!
My looks have certainly opened doors for me.
I don't care -- my sense of humor wins the day.
People who care about looks are shallow.

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How do you deal with a difficult co-worker?
A word in the boss's ear -- I have that kind of pull.
Ignore them. They're just jealous of my successes.
Win them over with my charm and humor.
A serious talking-to -- I expect everyone to work hard and work together.

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Which of these diets are you most likely to try?
Paleo or keto
The DASH or Mediterranean diet
Weight Watchers
I just don't diet

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Are you happy with your level of education?
Yes, I was a high achiever in college.
I'd consider going back for more schooling.
I don't see education as key to success in life -- connections are what matter.
I'm always educating myself and learning new things.

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How much attention do you pay to dress and grooming?
Not very much, to be honest.
Quite a lot. I like to look sharp.
I spend money on classic clothes, but they're not usually cutting-edge.
I like to be dressed appropriately, but that's as far as it goes.

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What genre of movie do you like most?
Well-made documentaries
Comedies
Twisty, complex thrillers
The year's big Oscar-contender dramas

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How do you like to work out?
Crossfit, rock climbing ... I need challenges.
My workouts need an aspect of play, like pickup basketball.
A classic exercise, like running or lifting weights.
Walking gets it done for me.

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What's your idea of a good first date?
Champagne and dancing
Dinner and a movie
Sailing on a Saturday afternoon
A long, scenic drive in my new car

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What type of volunteering would you be most likely to do?
Public speaking for a cause or candidate I support.
Being a Big Brother.
Anything my church sponsors.
Can I just write a check? I'm really busy.

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Which of these cities would you most enjoy living in?
Seattle
Cape Cod
New York City
Nashville

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Which kind of home would suit you best?
A modern house near a golf course
A wired, high-tech condo in a city
A ranch with acreage and a great view
A home on the seashore

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If you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Call everyone -- the party is at my place!
Tell my spouse the good news over a glass of champagne.
Start thinking about long-term investments and worthy charities.
Turn off my phone and daydream about everything I'm going to do in the future.

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Which of these vacation destinations appeals to you most?
Las Vegas
Paris
Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Hawaii

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Which of these non-football athletes do you most admire?
Dale Earnhardt
Rickey Henderson
Kobe Bryant
Wayne Gretzky

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What kind of books do you like to read?
Books on futurism and technology
Biographies of colorful characters
History, especially military history
Thrillers or spy novels

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If you went back to school, what might you study?
Engineering or science
I'd get a master's degree in business.
I never went to college, so I'd study as widely as possible.
I wouldn't -- school is a place where they close your mind, not open it.

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What's a good color for a car?
White or silver
Blue
Red or black
It's what's under the hood that counts.

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Are you faithful in a relationship?
No, because I don't promise to be monogamous.
Yes, absolutely.
Yes, mostly because I'm afraid of the fallout when I'd get caught.
No -- I'd prefer to, but I've strayed from time to time.

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Which of these traffic infractions are you most likely to commit?
Speeding
Running a red light
Parking in a restricted area
I'm actually pretty law-abiding on the roads.

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