On Saturday, Jimmy Johnson was at last enshrined in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, delivering a two-minute speech during the halftime ceremony of the Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. ESPN broadcast the entire ceremony, including Johnson’s memorable concluding remarks.
As he wrapped up his address, Johnson paused before delivering his iconic line: “I just got one more thing to say,” he declared, followed by the resonant proclamation, “how ’bout them Cowboys?”
The moment was truly epic, showcasing Johnson’s sheer joy. This famous line had its origins when Johnson first exclaimed it after the Cowboys secured the NFC Championship Game in the 1992 season. In 2021, he revived the same line when Jerry Jones presented him with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring.
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Johnson’s induction into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor holds significant weight, especially considering the years he had been overlooked by team owner Jones. Jones finally fulfilled his promise in 2021, marking a two-year journey before Johnson’s well-deserved recognition. As Troy Aikman noted on ESPN, the circle has been closed.
The Cowboys appear ready for an extensive playoff journey, with the potential to recapture the glory that has eluded them since the era when Jimmy Johnson was at the helm.
