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**On this day. A dynasty stepped onto the biggest stage. 🏈🔥** **January 17, 1971** The **Dallas Cowboys** made their **first-ever Super Bowl appearance** in **Super Bowl V** — and history was officially rewritten. ✨ It was the **first Super Bowl after the AFL–NFL merger**, ✨ **AFC Champion Colts vs. NFC Champion Cowboys**, ✨ And a rookie named **Duane Thomas** made his debut on football’s ultimate stage. From a merged league to a new era of champions, this game helped shape the NFL we know tod