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Bum Phillips (pictured) was an NFL coach also is the father of current Cowboys coach Wade Phillips.

At the time, late-November 1985, the historical significance received little notice. In fact, there is barely reference of the happenstance some 24 years later. Full Article at Dallas Cowboys.com

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  1. I looked over at the sideline during the national anthem and I felt proud seeing David across the way ... Then the game started, and it was just football.
    Don Shula – Don Shula SOURCE: Dallas Cowboys.com 3 weeks ago
  2. Ratliff is not a bum ... He's one of the best pass rushers in this league. To have him coming from the inside and D-Ware on the outside with other guys pushing the pocket in, we're creating situations for guys to make plays. It's all showing up.
    – Marcus Spears SOURCE: FOX Sports 3 weeks ago
  3. In all my years of coaching, I never got sick ... But when I watch (the Cowboys) now from that EZ chair, my stomach gets all turned in knots.
    – Bum Phillips SOURCE: Dallas Morning News 3 weeks ago
  4. If I had wanted to go in another direction, I don't think he would have had a problem ... He just told me that if it is the only thing you want to do, then you should coach. But if there's anything else you want to do, you shouldn't coach because you've got to be dedicated to be a coach.
    Wade Phillips – Wade Phillips SOURCE: Dallas Morning News 3 weeks ago
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  1. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys reacts as his offense comes off the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 17-7.
  2. KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys walks onto the field ahead of his team prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadiumin Kansas City, Missouri.
  3. TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys paces along the sideline against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Tampa, Florida.
  4. In this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 photo Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips looks on during a preseason NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas.
  5. CARROLLTON, TX - JUNE 16: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys during mini camp at Standridge Stadium on June 16, 2009 in Carrollton, Texas.
  6. IRVING, TX - MAY 01: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys huddles his team during rookie mini camp on May 1, 2009 in Irving, Texas.
  7. PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys looks on late in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  8. PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 07: Head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys shakes hands after loosing 20-13 with head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 7, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  9. LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 16: Tony Romo #9 and head coach Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys look on against the Washington Redskins during a time out on November 16, 2008 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.

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