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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Video: State Fair of Texas scores with Tom Landry exhibit
Take a look at some of the Landry family's private collection.
DALLAS — Fairgoers and football fans have something to cheer about when they visit The State Fair of Texas this year. The Dallas Historical Society, located in the Hall of State, has put together an exhibit based on legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry.
The exhibit begins with Landry's days playing football for the University of Texas and follows his time in the military and through his career as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The exhibit also focuses on the man off-the-field, who died in 2000.
With the permission of Landry's wife Alicia, the exhibit for the first time displays more than 80 pieces of Coach Landry's historic belongings. In this video, you will hear from one-time mayoral candidate, now chair of the Dallas Historical Society, Max Wells, as he talks about how the exhibit came together. You'll also see a sample of memorabilia that is on display.
Tom Landry Exhibit
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Jon Ostrowski, verified:
Awesome job on the video Mike!
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jtmbls, anonymous:
So cool. And how adorable is that Mr. Wells?
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Mike Bullock, staff:
It was a great pleasure to talk with Mr. Wells. One thing that didn't make the final cut was a interview with Alan Olson (narrator). He talked about coach Landry's time in the military and interesting facts.
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nascarfan, anonymous:
Wow, this is fantastic! I can't wait to have corny dogs & see this exhibit. Hats off to the historical society for hosting this. I look forward to seeing the other items that are on display?
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rene, anonymous:
What a first class person and credit to the city of Dallas Coach Landry was.
I stopped being a Cowboy fan when Jerry Jones took over. He was not worthy to even breathe the same air as Coach Landry, much less ever be in a position to fire him.
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