The people began lining up early in the atrium of The Star in Frisco on Thursday.
On the floor below, there was another line of people that filled the star walk, on both sides, leading into the training table area where the news conference to announce Jason Witten's retirement was held.
They all wanted to get a glimpse, a handshake or at the very least a close look at Witten, who after 15 seasons, all with the Cowboys, is leaving the game.
After taking the royalty-like walk to the training table area, a sea of media awaited along with his teammates.