Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s most recognizable franchise — “America’s Team,” instantly identified by the silver star. That reach makes the Cowboys one of the strongest team collector markets in football cards: there are more Cowboys collectors, chasing more players, than for almost any other franchise.

The modern core

Today’s Cowboys collection starts with quarterback Dak Prescott, receiver CeeDee Lamb, and pass rusher Micah Parsons. Their rookie cards, numbered parallels, and autographs are the most actively traded current-Cowboys cards.

The legends

The franchise’s history gives collectors a deep bench of Hall of Fame names: Emmitt Smith (the NFL’s all-time rushing leader), Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach at quarterback, Michael Irvin at receiver, and stars like Deion Sanders and Tony Dorsett. Vintage rookies of these players — especially in high grade — are the cards that hold value across decades.

Where to buy

Singles, autos, and graded slabs trade on eBay, not in sealed boxes. Use the player guides and top lists on this site to jump straight to live listings for the exact players you collect. Sealed football boxes and supplies (a secondary market) are covered in our categories section.