The Dallas Cowboys handed CeeDee Lamb No. 88, which begs the question, If the number is so cherished why not just retire it?
The answer is detailed and historic. No. 88 is also quite close to Jerry Jones’ heart.
With time on our hands, I emailed longtime Dallas Cowboys public relations director Rich Dalrymple why they have not retired 88, or any jersey number.
Dalrymple wrote, “It’s complicated, however the pandemic gives me the time to give a good and informative answer.”
Drew Pearson is the Cowboys’ original 88. Michael Irvin made 88 more significant, while Dez Bryant’s X’s added to its legacy.