Named the eighth head coach in Dallas Cowboys history in 2011 and became the first former player in team history to become head coach
Named 1988 Ivy League Player of the Year and honorable mention All-American as a senior at Princeton University
Established the Jason Garrett Starfish Charities located in Dallas in 1997 for the main purpose of providing a one-day football camp and leadership forum for high school athletes each summer at Princeton University
Participated in the 2012 Reliant Home Run Derby held at The Ballpark in Arlington benefitting Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Quote: "Life is about creating opportunities and taking advantage of opportunities"
Quote: "We want guys who are leaders, step up and lead this football team"
Father Jim was the Cowboys' personnel scout for 21 years, serving under every Super Bowl winning head coach and ownership in franchise history
Played in the World League of American Football along with his brothers John and Judd