How did a song, a stripper, and one man’s vision create America’s Team? In this fascinating Arroyo Grande episode, Raymond Arroyo sits down with Burk Murchison, son of Clint Murchison Jr., the original owner and visionary behind the Dallas Cowboys. Together, they uncover the surprising origins of the team, the building of Texas Stadium, and how the Cowboys Cheerleaders came to be.

Burk shares incredible stories from his book Hole in the Roof, including how his father bought the Washington Redskins’ fight song and used it to secure the Dallas franchise, and how innovations like luxury suites and corporate sponsorships reshaped the NFL. He also reflects on Tom Landry’s genius, the Cowboys’ decades of success, and how the team’s founding ideals contrast with today’s NFL.

A lively, eye-opening look at how Clint Murchison Jr.’s imagination built America’s Team—and forever changed the game.

Arroyo Grande is hosted by Raymond Arroyo in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and DP Studios. Subscribe for more untold American stories and cultural deep dives.

How did a song, a stripper, and one man&rsquo;s vision create America&rsquo;s Team? In this fascinating Arroyo Grande episode, Raymond Arroyo sits down with Burk Murchison, son of Clint Murchison Jr., the original owner and visionary behind the Dallas Cowboys. Together, they uncover the surprising origins of the team, the building of Texas Stadium, and how the Cowboys Cheerleaders came to be.
Burk shares incredible stories from his book Hole in the Roof, including how his father bought the Washington Redskins&rsquo; fight song and used it to secure the Dallas franchise, and how innovations like luxury suites and corporate sponsorships reshaped the NFL. He also reflects on Tom Landry&rsquo;s genius, the Cowboys&rsquo; decades of success, and how the team&rsquo;s founding ideals contrast with today&rsquo;s NFL.
A lively, eye-opening look at how Clint Murchison Jr.&rsquo;s imagination built America&rsquo;s Team&mdash;and forever changed the game.
Arroyo Grande is hosted by Raymond Arroyo in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and DP Studios. Subscribe for more untold American stories and cultural deep dives.

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo

The Origins of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders & America’s Team w/Burk Murchison

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