Gil Brandt finally has his day. The long-time Cowboys executive was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was presented for the award by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Brandt helped revolutionize pro football with his innovative scouting and player personnel ideas that led to a dynasty.
Gil Brandt was a highly-regarded personnel administrator during his 29-year career with the Dallas Cowboys (1960-1988). Brandt, the vice president of player personnel for the Cowboys, helped Dallas grow into one of the most powerful and popular sports franchises in America. His innovative management and personnel systems are standard operating procedure today.