The Doomsday Legacy uses original artwork, AI-generated editorial illustrations, public-domain imagery, and photographs made available under Creative Commons licenses. Photo credits and licensing information for images currently used on the site are listed below.

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AI-generated illustrations are created specifically for The Doomsday Legacy, including fictional editorial scenes and artistic reconstructions of historical events. These illustrations are not intended to represent authentic photographs or archival images.

Where Creative Commons photographs have been cropped, resized, or otherwise adjusted for presentation, those changes are editorial in nature and do not imply endorsement by the original creator. Any third-party photographs incorporated into original graphics remain subject to their applicable attribution and licensing requirements.

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Article & Historical Photography

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Sean Lee — Washington vs. Dallas (October 21, 2018)
Photo: All-Pro Reels
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Used in: Legacy Lens – What Day Two of Training Camp Reminded Us About Cowboys Football

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Tom Landry
Photo: Jim Bowen
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used in: Legends Spotlight

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Roger Staubach
Author unknown
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Public domain (1976)
Used in: Roger Staubach: The Leader Who Taught the Cowboys How Champions Think and Legends Spotlight

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Don Meredith
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Public domain
Used in: Legends Spotlight

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Bob Lilly
Photo: EricEnfermero
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
Used in: Legends Spotlight

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Steve Avila
Photo: Sewageboy
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Used in: Legacy Lens: When the Other Jersey Shows Up

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Brandon Aubrey
Photo: Time2Football
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 4.0
Used in: Cowboys Open the Preseason With a Statement: Dallas 17, Seattle 7

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Traeshon Holden
Photo: Maize & Blue Nation
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used in: The Games That Don't Count – Until They Do

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Von Miller
Photo: Keith Allison
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Used in: Von Miller to the Cowboys: Homecoming Boost or Roster Luxury? Two Writers Debate

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Chuck Howley
Author unknown
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Public domain
Used in: Chuck Howley: Greatness When the Scoreboard Says Otherwise

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Cowboys vs. Commanders
Photo: Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Used in: Cowboys vs. Commanders: An Old Rivalry With New Stakes
 

Dak Prescott vs. Washington, 2017
Photo: Keith Allison
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Used in: 249 Touchdowns Later: How Dak Prescott Reached the Top of Cowboys History

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Dak Prescott — Cowboys vs. Commanders, 2025
Photo: Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Used in: Dak Prescott Breaks Cowboys' All-Time TD Record in 37-20 Rout of Commanders

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Dallas Cowboys Run Blocking — Washington vs. Dallas (October 21, 2018)
Photo: All-Pro Reels
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Used in: Where Are the Running Lanes? The Cowboys Have a Run-Blocking Problem to Solve

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Super Bowl Ring Photography

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Super Bowl VI Championship Ring
Photo: Erik Drost
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used on: Franchise History

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Super Bowl XXVII Championship Ring
Photo: Erik Drost
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used on: Franchise History

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Super Bowl XXVIII Championship Ring
Photo: Erik Drost
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used on: Franchise History

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Super Bowl XXX Championship Ring
Photo: Erik Drost
Source: Wikimedia Commons
License: CC BY 2.0
Used on: Franchise History

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Original & AI-Assisted Illustrations

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Super Bowl XII Championship Ring
Original AI-assisted illustration created for The Doomsday Legacy, based on historical design references for the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl XII championship ring. This image is an editorial illustration and is not presented as a documentary photograph.

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When the Future Changes SidesOriginal AI-assisted editorial illustration created for The Doomsday Legacy. Depicts a stylized historical-to-modern Cowboys–Giants rivalry scene. This image is an editorial illustration and is not presented as a documentary photograph.

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Bounty Bowl: When Cowboys–Eagles Became Personal — historical illustration

AI-generated editorial illustration depicting Jimmy Johnson on the Dallas Cowboys sideline at Veterans Stadium during Bounty Bowl II in 1989, with snowballs being thrown from the stands. 

Used in: Bounty Bowl: When Cowboys–Eagles Became Personal; associated homepage and blog previews.

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Halloween Doomsday Roundtable — Cowboys vs. Eagles

AI-assisted editorial illustration depicting the Doomsday Roundtable cast in Halloween costumes, surrounded by pumpkins, candles, cobwebs, and a Cowboys–Eagles helmet display. 

Used in: Cowboys vs Eagles 2026: The Blueprint Is Out Can Dallas Change Before Philadelphia Makes It Pay?; associated homepage and blog previews.

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Original Illustrations & AI-Assisted Artwork

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The following section identifies original editorial graphics and illustrations created for The Doomsday Legacy. These images are artistic interpretations produced for storytelling, commentary, and entertainment. They are not documentary photographs.

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Doomsday Roundtable

Original AI-assisted editorial illustrations depicting fictional gatherings of The Doomsday Legacy's editorial team.

• Cowboys–Packers Roundtable: Editorial team at a broadcast desk overlooking Lambeau Field.

• Cowboys–Buccaneers Roundtable: Editorial team gathered at AT&T Stadium.

• Cowboys–Texans Roundtable: Cadillac road-trip illustration featuring the editorial team.

These scenes are fictional artistic compositions and do not depict actual gatherings at the locations shown.

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Marty's Morning Grumble

Original AI-assisted illustrations featuring Marty Gaines, a fictional editorial personality of The Doomsday Legacy.

• October 9, 2026: Marty seated on his porch with coffee and newspaper.

• October 18, 2026: Marty on his porch in a subsequent Morning Grumble illustration.

These images depict a fictional character and staged editorial scenes.

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Legacy Lens & Editorial Commentary

Original editorial illustrations accompanying analysis and opinion articles.

• The Cowboys Are Playing It Safe: Dak Prescott escaping a collapsing pocket against Green Bay.

• The Cowboys Keep Making Changes. Why Aren't They Making Progress?: Gabby Whitfield holding a notebook beside a missed tackle.

• Everybody Knows How to Run an NFL Team Until They Have to Run One: Gabby Whitfield consulting a fortune teller.

These are artistic editorial depictions rather than photographs of actual events.

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The Rookie Ledger

Original editorial graphics accompanying rookie evaluations and analysis.

• Week 5 — Tampa Bay: Illustrated banner featuring a football helmet, notebook, and film-screen elements.

• Week 3 — Barham and Downs: Editorial graphic featuring Jaishawn Barham and Caleb Downs.

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Game Recaps

• Cowboys vs. Buccaneers Recap: Editorial illustration depicting a dejected Dallas player kneeling as Tampa Bay players celebrate.

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Cowboys Time Machine

Original historical illustrations created to accompany retrospective features.

• No Time to Feel Sorry for Themselves: Artistic reconstruction featuring Quincy Carter following Dallas's 2002 loss to Houston.

• The Games That Don't Count—Until They Do: Multi-era illustration combining scenes representing the 2026 preseason, the Tony Romo–Dak Prescott transition, and the Roger Staubach era.

These images are historical interpretations and should not be mistaken for authentic archival photographs.

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Legends Spotlight

Original AI-assisted editorial illustrations created for The Doomsday Legacy's Legends Spotlight series, honoring notable figures in Dallas Cowboys history.

• Mel Renfro: Original AI-assisted illustration honoring the Hall of Fame defensive back and five-time Pro Bowl selection.

• Cliff Harris: Original AI-assisted illustration honoring the legendary Cowboys safety and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Lee Roy Jordan: Original AI-assisted illustration honoring the longtime Cowboys linebacker and defensive leader.

These illustrations are artistic interpretations created for editorial purposes and are not authentic historical photographs.

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Legends Spotlight — Harvey Martin: The Forgotten Fury of Doomsday

Original AI-assisted editorial illustration depicting Dallas Cowboys defensive end Harvey Martin (No. 79) in a historically inspired late-1970s football scene. Created for The Doomsday Legacy. This is an artistic reconstruction, not an authentic game photograph or archival image.

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Additional AI-Assisted Editorial Graphics

Original AI-assisted editorial illustrations created for The Doomsday Legacy.

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• Joey Porter Jr. Trade Graphic: Pittsburgh Steelers-to-Dallas Cowboys trade illustration.

• Cowboys–Texans Helmet Collision: Illustrated matchup featuring Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans helmets.

• CeeDee Lamb / Ravens Rio Graphic: AI-assisted editorial artwork featuring CeeDee Lamb and the Baltimore Ravens matchup.

• Dak Prescott Pass-Protection Graphic: Editorial illustration depicting Dallas's offensive pass protection.

• 1991 Chicago Playoff Graphic: Historical illustration depicting the Cowboys' playoff matchup with the Chicago Bears.

These graphics are artistic editorial compositions rather than authentic photographs or archival images.