Tom Landry has become an icon of American football largely due to his tremendous success as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Landry's calm demeanor and his trademark hat also serve to distinguish his legend from that of other football coaches.

Landry compiled an overall record of 270-178-6 as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1988, the third most wins of any coach in the history of the National Football League. Landry was the Cowboys' first and only coach during that time period and helped build the Cowboys into "America's Team." During his 29 years as coach of the Cowboys, Landry led the team to two Super Bowl titles and five National Football Conference championships. Under his leadership the Cowboys were famous for last-minute comebacks and miracle wins. He was elected to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1990. In spite of...