Hall of Fame Logo Adorns Tom Landry Stadium
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Published on : 8/29/2014

Tom Landry Stadium in Mission, Texas has long been regarded as one of the top high school football stadiums in “The Lone Star State.” The venue which has carried Landry’s name since 1983, has ranked among the top ten grass fields in the state for high school stadiums.
Earlier this year, a decision was made to replace the grass surface with artificial turf as well as complete other renovations to the venue. During the process, school officials reached out to seek permission from the Pro Football Hall of Fame to incorporate the Hall’s logo at midfield of Tom Landry Stadium. The idea was hatched after school officials witnessed the community response to a tribute to Landry last October. The school was the center of attention as part of the Hall’s Hometown Hall of Famer™ program. A commemorative plaque was permanently placed at the school to acknowledge the community’s role in helping Landry achieve greatness.

“Tom Landry and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are synonymous with excellence and the values they represent are a foundation that can inspire every student and all athletes to greatness, on and off the field,” Hall of Fame President David Baker commented.
Landry spent six seasons as a defensive back and punter in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League from 1949 to 1955 before embarking on his coaching career. He became the head coach of the expansion Dallas Cowboys in 1960 and spent the next 29 seasons at the helm. Noted for perfecting the flex defense and creating multiple offensive schemes including the revival of the shotgun formation, Landry led the Cowboys to 20 straight winning seasons that included a pair of Super Bowl titles. He compiled a 270-178-6 overall record and his win total still stands as the third most in NFL history. Landry was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
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