Best Cowboys Thanksgiving games

When the Cowboys host the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 27, it will mark the last Thanksgiving Day game at Texas Stadium.

The holiday tradition has produced plenty of noteworthy moments — both good and bad, from the Dallas point of view.

The Mad Bomber. A state championship battle with the Oilers. Leon Lett. Jason Garrett.

Here’s a totally arbitrary look at the most memorable Thanksgiving Day games at the stadium with the hole in the roof:

1974 — Dallas 24, Washington 23: With Roger Staubach sidelined, Clint Longley connected with Drew Pearson for a late 50-yard touchdown to steal one from the hated Redskins.

1979 — Houston 30, Dallas 24: Remember the Oilers? Fans at Texas Stadium that day were treated to a real Texas Shootout as Earl Campbell ran for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

1987 – Minnesota 44, Dallas 38 (OT): Not exactly a stellar season overall, but this game was particularly heartbreaking for the locals. The Cowboys tied it with two late touchdown passes from Danny White to Mike Renfro, but all was for naught as the Vikings came back to win in the extra period.

1993 — Miami 16, Dallas 14: On a day that otherwise would have been remembered for snow, ice, and a close Cowboys win, Leon Lett’s ill-fated decision to try to pick up a blocked field goal allowed the Dolphins to seize the (chilly) day on a second-chance chip shot.

1994 — Dallas 42, Green Bay 31: In an emergency start in place of the injured Troy Aikman, Jason Garrett threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns.

2006 — Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10: Not a great game, but significant for Tony Romo’s five touchdown passes, a national coming-out party that augured a new sheriff in town.

Related lists:

• 2008 Dallas Cowboys game highlights

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