Tex Schramm (1920 - 2003) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Tex Schramm
Original name: Texas Earnest Schramm

Birth:	Jun. 2, 1920 San Gabriel Los Angeles County California, USA
Death:	Jul. 15, 2003 Dallas Dallas County Texas, USA
Sports Magnate, Pioneer. He was the president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys for 29 years. During his tenure, the Cowboys won two Super Bowls and had twenty winning seasons. He was also responsible for the creation of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the first of their kind in professional football, the development of the Cowboys' ring of honor, shortening the play clock, and helping to develop the wild-card playoff system. Schramm served as a TV executive in 1960, and first came up with the idea of televising the Olympics in 1960. (bio by: Teresa L. Watson) Family links: Spouse: Martha A Schramm (1922 - 2002)* *Calculated relationship Search Amazon for Tex Schramm

Burial: Restland Memorial Park Dallas Dallas County Texas, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Teresa L. Watson Record added: Jul 15, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7687433