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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. In talking with Bum Phillips for today's piece on the sons who have followed their fathers into the world of NFL coaching, he offered a strident defense of his son: Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips. Full Article at Dallas Morning News - Blogs

  2. IRVING – O.A. "Bum" Phillips, the squire of Goliad, Texas, was a superb defensive coordinator and had a .516 winning percentage (82-77) as an NFL head coach. He is among 10 coaches on the preliminary list of nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Full Article at Dallas Morning News

  3. On Monday, Ware completed paperwork on a lucrative deal that probably makes him a Cowboy for life. He will unwrap another gift on Sunday. Ware will take his cuts against Seattle's makeshift offensive line. Full Article at FOX Sports

  4. It was a win-win situation, according to Phillips' father, Bum. IRVING - Sixteen years ago, Wade Phillips had embarked on his first season as a head coach, replacing Dan Reeves in Denver. "If they win, it's gonna be OK," Full Article at FOX Sports

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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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