When Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million -- in business terms this is known as a strong return on investment -- he was buying into both the team and the brand.
And make no mistake, the Cowboys -- with their winning history and iconic single star helmet -- are among the best brands in American professional sports. Three Super Bowl titles in the '90s further established that, and Jones continues to cultivate it as he approaches his 30th year running the show.
One way to build the brand is through the team's instantly recognizable uniform. Jones has always seen the Cowboys' home kit as the NFL equivalent of the New York Yankees' iconic home pinstripes; it's the reason why you rarely see Dallas in anything other than their metallic silver pants, white top, and royal blue numbering when playing at home.
"We'll incorporate navy a little bit more," McCord told FOX Sports. "You've already seen the last couple of years where we started wearing navy at home on Thanksgiving, and that's all kind of in relation to the Color Rush uniform. We've had some success wearing that uniform at home, so I think we'll see a little more of it."
McCord said the dark jersey tops will show up for some high-profile games at JerrahWorld this fall. 'Tis a dark day for uniform purists.
