It took the Cowboys’ 25th anniversary celebration for Jimmy Johnson to put on his shoes and leave the Florida Keys in the off-season.
Johnson wore a sport jacket and a big smile Saturday night.
“To get me in this at this time of year….” Johnson joked. “I normally don’t leave the Keys, but Troy [Aikman] kind of twisted my arm, and Troy’s been such a great friend. He said, ‘Coach, we’ve got to have you there for the reunion.’ So I told him a long time ago, I said, ‘If you do it, I’ll be there.’ ”
The Cowboys shared hugs, laughter and stories – with Johnson and Jerry Jones even exchanging compliments – during a weekend celebration that culminated with a Saturday night party at Gilley’s benefiting the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.