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From 1980 to 1985, the Dallas Cowboys led the National Football League in interceptions with 167, and their ballhawking defensive backs returned 12 of them for touchdowns. At the beginning of the decade, they were known as "Charlie's Angels," a reference to the leadership of strong safety Charlie Waters. After Waters' retirement after the 1981 season, the Dallas defensive backs became known as "Thurman's Thieves" when Dennis Thurman emerged as their new leader.
The star of the half-decade was Everson Walls, an unheralded rookie from Grambling State who was signed as a nondrafted free agent in 1981. He led the National Football League in interceptions in 1981 (with 11), 1982 (with seven) and 1985 (with nine), making him the only person ever to lead the league three times in that category.
Here's a look at the year-by-year starting units:
1980: Left Cornerback -- Steve Wilson (10 games); Benny Barnes (six)
Right Cornerback -- Aaron Mitchell
Strong Safety -- Charlie Waters
Free Safety -- Dennis Thurman
1981: Left Cornerback -- Everson Walls (12 games); Steve Wilson (four)
Right Cornerback -- Dennis Thurman
Strong Safety -- Charlie Waters
Free Safety -- Michael Downs
1982: Left Cornerback -- Everson Walls
Right Cornerback -- Dennis Thurman
Strong Safety -- Benny Barnes
Free Safety -- Michael Downs
1983: Left Cornerback -- Everson Walls
Right Cornerback -- Dennis Thuman
Strong Safety -- Dextor Clinkscale
Free Safety -- Michael Downs
1984: Left Cornerback -- Everson Walls
Right Cornerback -- Ron Fellows
Strong Safety -- Dextor Clinkscale
Free Safety -- Michael Downs
1985: Left Cornerback -- Everson Walls
Right Cornerback -- Ron Fellows (11 games); Victor Scott (three)
Strong Safety -- Dextor Clinkscale
Free Safety -- Michael Downs
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The Dallas Cowboys posted a 9-and-7 record during the 2005 regular season.
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The Cowboys failed to make the 2011 playoffs.
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Her first year on the cheerleading squad was during the Dallas Cowboys' 2006-2007 season.
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The Dallas Cowboys posted an 8-and-8 record during the 2011 regular season.
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Stan Herman played for the Dallas Cowboys during the pre-season in 1976. Injury ended his career.
What is the Dallas Cowboys' record for 2011?
During the 2011 National Football League season, the Dallas Cowboys won eight games and lost eight.
What number is Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys?
Roger Staubach wore #12 during his career with the Cowboys.
NFL team highest paid during the 2009?
Dallas Cowboys
