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Bum Bright bought the Cowboys from Clint Murchison in 1984.

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Is bum bright Harvey bright?

Yes. Former Cowboys owner Harvey Roberts Bright went by the nickname of Bum.


Who owned cowboys from 1984 to 1989?

Bum Bright bought the team from original owner Clint Murchison in 1984 and owned the team until Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys for 140 million dollars in 1989.


What was the purchase price for the Dallas Cowboys?

Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys from Bum Bright in 1989 for a reported $150 million.


Did Bum Bright sell the Dallas Cowboys to settle his divorce?

He was never divorced, so no.


Who owned Dallas Cowboys in 1979?

He reportedly bought the Cowboys and Texas Stadium in February 1989 for $140 million to $150 million, which at the time was the most ever paid for an NFL franchise.


Who was the Cowboy's owner before Jerry Jones?

Clint Murchison, Jr. and Bedford Wynne were the original owners of the Cowboys. Oilman Bum Bright bought the team in 1984 and Jerry Jones bought the team from Bright in 1989.


Who was bum brights general manager for the dallas cowboys?

Bright retained Tex Schramm, who served as the Cowboys' president and general manager from 1960 to February 1989.


Who were the four owners of the Dallas Cowboys?

The Cowboys have only had three majority owners: Clint Murchison (1960-1984), H.R. "Bum" Bright (1984-89) and Jerry Jones (1989-president).


Who was the four owners of the Dallas Cowboys?

The Cowboys have only had three majority owners: Clint Murchison (1960-1984), H.R. "Bum" Bright (1984-89) and Jerry Jones (1989-present).


When was Bum Bright born?

Bum Bright was born on 1920-10-06.


When did Bum Bright die?

Bum Bright died on 2004-12-16.


What year did Jerry Jones buy the cowboys?

The Arkansas businessman, who made his fortune in oil and gas exploration, purchased the Cowboys in 1989 from H.R. "Bum" Bright. The 2012 NFL season will be Jones' 24th as the owner of the Dallas franchise.The Arkansas businessman, who made his fortune in oil and gas exploration, purchased the Cowboys in 1989 from H.R. "Bum" Bright. The 2012 NFL season will be Jones' 24th as the owner of the Dallas franchise.