Dallas Cowboys special assistant coach history
Ermal Allen
Allen was the special assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970-1979 seasons, a total of ten years. Allen's record as the team's special assistant coach was 105-39-0, making him the most successful special assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (1970-1973, 1975-1979) and had a 14-7 record under Coach Allen in playoff games. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 13-16. In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 24-3. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 17-21. In 1977, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, won 27-10. In 1978, the Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII and the Cowboys, under the direction of head coach Tom Landry, lost 31-35.
Sid Gillman
Gillman was the special assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1972 season. Gillman's record as the team's special assistant coach was 10-4-0, making him the second-most successful special assistant coach in Dallas Cowboys history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1972) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Gillman in playoff games.
Dallas Cowboys special assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermal Allen | 1970-1979 | 105-39-0 | 72.9% | 14-7 |
| Sid Gillman | 1972 | 10-4-0 | 71.4% | 1-1 |
Dallas Cowboys special assistant coach facts
- Ermal Allen was the first special assistant coach in Cowboys history in 1970.
- Ermal Allen coached the most seasons as the Cowboys's special assistant coach at ten seasons.
- Ermal Allen was the last coach to hold the position of special assistant coach, leaving the role after the 1979 season.