Dallas Cowboys 1974: A Game-by-Game Guide

He was the ultimate one-hit wonder. Clint Longley came out of nowhere to become a national phenomenon on Thanksiving Day, and then almost as quickly he faded away. And it was one Longley pass that defined the Cowboys' season.

Now you can relive the Cowboys' memorable 1974 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the opening day devastation of the Falcons through the mad dash to yet another winning record, as told in the original newspaper stories.

A 1-4 start had the pundits writing off Dallas as has-beens. The proud Cowboys proved them wrong by fighting valiantly to re-enter the playoff chase. Although they ultimately came up short (ending their postseason streak at nine seasons), there were many highlights along the way, including a stretch of seven wins in eight games, monster seasons by Calvin Hill and Drew Pearson and of course the Thanksgiving miracle delivered by Longley in one of the greatest games in Cowboys history.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Tom Landry's Boys as they served notice that Dallas was still a force to be reckoned with.

As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1974 Cowboys. Whether you are a die-hard Cowboys fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1974 Dallas Cowboys.