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Michael Irvin recalls infamous Dallas Cowboys 'White House'

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin recalls the infamous "White House", where players took part in the rockstar lifestyle of being a member of the team.
Dallas Cowboys former wide receiver Michael Irvin arrives on the red carpet before the 2018 NFL Draft.
Dallas Cowboys former wide receiver Michael Irvin arrives on the red carpet before the 2018 NFL Draft. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told no lies when he said the franchise is a 24/7 news cycle. The team constantly stays in the headlines.

A lot of that has to do with how Jones runs the franchise. The Cowboys and headline news go together like peanut butter and jelly, which is why Netflix wanted a piece of the pie.

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On Tuesday, the streaming giant released a new documentary on the franchise, "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys."

The documentary takes a look back at one of the most dominant eras in the franchise's history: The 1990s.

One reason the team was so dominant in that era was the play of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin.

 Emmitt Smith, guard Nate Newton, receiver Michael Irvin, and quarterback Troy Aikman react after a touchdown.
Emmitt Smith, guard Nate Newton, receiver Michael Irvin, and quarterback Troy Aikman react after a touchdown. | The Arizona Republic-Imagn Images

Irvin is one of the greatest of all time, but he also liked to have fun off the field as well. In the documentary, the Cowboys legend looks back on the infamous "White House", where the players would have their fun.

"In that room, you may be smoking weed, this room, they may be doing X or coke, whatever. There was a group of girls in each room and you just kind of bounced from room to room," said Irvin.

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The Cowboys played like champions and lived like rockstars. Something Jones probably wishes the team would still do today.

Michael Irvin former Dallas Cowboy from 1988 to 1999 is introduced to the fans during by Jerry Jones.
Michael Irvin former Dallas Cowboy from 1988 to 1999 is introduced to the fans during by Jerry Jones. | Leon Halip-Imagn Images

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