Cowboys recall iconic 1972 win over Giants in countdown to kickoff
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Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys highlighted their 23-14 victory against the New York Giants from September 24, 1972, as part of their 100-day countdown to kickoff. The game took place at Yankee Stadium and was significant for Dallas in the early weeks of their season defending a Super Bowl title. Walt Garrison scored the Cowboys' opening touchdown, and although the Giants made a late push, Dallas secured the win with a touchdown from Lance Alworth. This victory was pivotal for the Cowboys as they aimed for the playoffs, finishing the season 10-4 and securing a wild card spot.
- •Cowboys win 23-14 against Giants in 1972
- •Game held at Yankee Stadium
- •Walt Garrison scored first touchdown
- •Lance Alworth secured final touchdown
- •Dallas finished 10-4 in 1972
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 43
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 44
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 45
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 46
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 47
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 43
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 44
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 45
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 43
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 43
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:00 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 44
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 44
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 7:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 45
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 45
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 46
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 46
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:30 PMCowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 47
We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 47
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