Established in 1960, the Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area of Texas. Known as 'America's Team,' they are one of the most valuable and popular sports franchises in the world. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the NFC East division. With five Super Bowl championships, eight NFL championships, and a long history of success, the Cowboys have a dedicated fan base and are consistently ranked among the top teams in the league. Notable players include Tony Dorsett, Emmitt Smith, and Troy Aikman, who are all members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.