There are certain people whose opinions just hold more weight, so when the Pioneer Woman tells you to binge America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, you simply follow instructions and turn on America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. The television personality and food and lifestyle icon took to social media on Monday to share that over the weekend, she and her hubby, Ladd got cozy and tuned in to the sports documentary that recently hit Netflix, which tells the story of the Dallas Cowboys’ glorious run throughout the 90s.
“I haven’t wanted to recommend a Netflix series this much since Cobra Kai, so here it is,” wrote Ree Drummond in her post. “I wasn’t necessarily itching to watch this, but Ladd and I randomly decided to give it a try this weekend and have been RIVETED during each episode.” She continued, “You don’t have to be a Cowboys fan (Ladd likes the Eagles) to enjoy this pretty honest (in my opinion) look at the years following Jerry Jones’ acquisition of the team. I’ve cried three times, not because the Cowboys are my team, but because of the specific era it covers. Interviews with Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Barry Switzer, Jerry himself…my gosh. Have you watched it yet?”
That’s enough for us! “Yes, I’m The Pioneer Woman and I’m recommending a sports documentary. Take that as an indication of how good it is!,” she concluded. Here, everything to know about America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys before you binge.
What is ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’ about?
This exciting documentary series focuses on the Dallas Cowboys and the success they had throughout the 90s as they came out victorious in three Super Bowls within a four-year span. It was in 1989 when Jerry Jones, an oilman, bought the Texas team for $140 million. At the time of his acquisition, the Cowboys were emerging from an unsuccessful prior season, and in a bold move in an attempt to shake things up, Jones fired coach Tom Landry and replaced him with Jimmy Johnson, his former college football teammate. Though their debut season wasn’t a success, key players like Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Deion Sanders, in addition to a team of hard-working athletes, took the once down-on-their-luck team to a series of successful finishes. Though all good things come to an end, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys tells a story of resilience, legacy and taking chances.
Who appears in Netflix’s Cowboys documentary?
Whether you’re a Cowboys fan or not, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys delivers a powerful and gripping story that is sure to capture the attention of even those with little interest in football. The series includes interviews with figures like Jerry Jones himself, Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer (who would eventually replace Johnson as head coach), George W. Bush, as well as players like Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin.
Where to watch ‘America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys’
Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s something beautiful about stories of perseverance, teamwork and never giving up on your dreams. Just like Ree says, sometimes the most unexpected shows can surprise us and remind us that great storytelling comes in all forms. So grab your favorite snacks, cozy up with your loved ones, and get ready to be inspired by a tale of resilience that goes far beyond the football field. After all, we could all use a little more of that winning spirit in our own lives!
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys is now streaming on Netflix. Watch it here.
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