Cowboys Legends: Aikman, Smith, Irvin
The Dallas Cowboys' Hall of Fame core — Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin, the 1990s dynasty "Triplets," plus Roger Staubach and more. Live eBay listings for vintage rookies and autos.
The Dallas Cowboys’ history is a collector’s dream. The 1990s dynasty alone gave the hobby three Hall of Famers in the “Triplets” — Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin — and the franchise’s roots run back to Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett, with later stars like Deion Sanders adding to the depth.
The Triplets
- Troy Aikman — three-time champion QB; chase high-grade rookies.
- Emmitt Smith — the NFL’s all-time rushing leader; a blue-chip vintage name.
- Michael Irvin — “The Playmaker,” the Hall of Fame receiver of the trio.
The broader legends
- Roger Staubach — “Captain America,” a foundational Cowboys name.
- Deion Sanders — “Prime Time,” a two-sport icon and Cowboys champion.
- Tony Dorsett — Hall of Fame running back and franchise cornerstone.
Condition is everything
Most of these players’ cards come from eras with large print runs, so grade drives value. Prefer authenticated, graded copies (PSA, SGC, BGS) for anything you’re buying to hold. The rails above open live listings so you can compare condition and recent sold prices.
Find these cards on eBay
The cards on this list trade on eBay, not Amazon — these open live listings for each one. Buy graded (PSA or SGC) for anything above four figures.