The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Oct. 14, 2013 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, welcomes former Dallas Cowboy football players, cheerleaders and fans of the National Football League (NFL) team to “The Stage” for Dallas Cowboy Legends Weekend. The festivities include appearances by 12 Dallas Cowboy legends including Super Bowl winner and three-time Pro Bowl participant, Billy Joe Dupree, three-time Super Bowl winner and All-Pro honoree, Kevin “Pup” Smith, and two-time Super Bowl winner, Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor inductee and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Mel Renfro. The Dallas Cowboy Legends Weekend will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20.

“The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most popular professional sports teams in New Mexico, so we are thrilled to give Santa Ana Star Casino guests the opportunity to meet true legends of the franchise,” said Santa Ana Star Casino Director of MarketingTammy Neil. “This group of storied athletes represents all five of the Cowboy’s Super Bowl victories, as well as 10 All-Pro selections and more than 20 Pro Bowl appearances. For most people, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event.”

The Dallas Cowboy legends that will be in attendance for Legends Weekend include:
· Raghib “Rocket” Ismail (1999 – 2001)
· Brock Marion (1993 – 1997)
· Kevin Williams (1993 – 1996)
· Tony Casillas (1991 – 1993)
· Dixon Edwards (1991 – 1995)
· Mel Renfro (1964 – 1977)
· Kevin “Pup” Smith (1992 – 2000)
· George Teague (1996; 1998 – 2001)
· Thomas Everett (1992 – 1993)
· Larry Brown (1991 – 1995)
· Everson Walls (1981 – 1989)
· Billy Joe Dupree (1973 – 1983)

Dallas Cowboy Legends Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 p.m. with the Dallas Cowboy Legends VIP Party at The Stage. DJ Automatic will perform as guests mix and mingle with Dallas Cowboy legends and cheerleaders. Tickets for the VIP party cost $25 and can be purchased at the door. On Sunday, Oct. 20, guests are invited to join the Dallas Cowboy legends to watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. During the event, the Dallas Cowboy legends and cheerleaders will pose for photographs with fans, and guests can enter to win official signed Dallas Cowboy memorabilia. The event begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free, but guests must be at least 21 years or older to attend. For more information, log onto at www.thestageatthestar.com or call (505) 771-5680.