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I was born in Dallas, some 51 years ago. Though raised in NY I've always considered myself a Texan. I loved the Cowboys throughout the Landry era, but also was loyal to the Giants, as the home town team (unless they clashed, then it was Cowboys all the way). I moved to San Francisco in the late 70s and became a fan of the 49ers while living there.

Twist of fate, my father was hosting a corporate dinner in 1980 with Roger Staubach as the guest speaker, sitting at his table, on the night I went in for my first corneal transplant (a big deal even in 1980, though nothing unusual today). Staubach was sitting there when my dad got the note that I was going into surgery, asked about his reaction and ended up sending me one of the greatest letters I've ever received, about how he was adding me to his prayer groups list for my recovery. It meant a lot to me. My long term love for the Cowboys was sealed, even to survive that clown from Arkansas buying them years later.

Only the next year after my surgery I and some friends ended up spending several nights out at Candelstick Park waiting to buy tickets for the championship game against the Cowboys. We prevailed and got seats (in the Cowboys section) and went to THE GAME. I had to choose while going into the stadium. I chose the 9ers and the game was unbelievable, ending not only with THE CATCH from Montana to Clarke but also the interception shortly thereafter. I couldn't speak for a week. With all the ups and downs I've been a die hard 49ers fan since then.

But I'll always love the Cowboys. And when it doesn't conflict, the Giants have a spot in my heart (except for the year they hurt Montana).

Where you from in Joisey? I grew up in Westchester (Scarsdale) in NY, but, before my company moved out of Manhattan, I lived in Old Bridge, Ocean Township and East Windsor, NJ. Frankly, except for the Italian restaurants, I don't miss it that much, but that may have something to do with the 2 hour commute (each way) I was forced to give up on moving here. I'm now 3 miles from my office. Oh the sacrifices we must make! <g>