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Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Unimpressed With Brian Schottenheimer Hiring • Jan. 31, 2025, 8:33 AM ET (Newsweek)
Jerry Jones lashes out against critics of Cowboys' hire of Brian Schottenheimer: 'You're so wrong' • Jan. 27, 2025, 10:36 AM ET (USA Today)

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Also Known As Jerral Wayne Jones
Born October 13, 1942 (age 82) • Los Angeles • California

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