Among all of God’s commandments, Thou Shalt Not Pilfer Dallas Cowboys Memorabilia is probably the most sacrosanct (thanks for losing that one on the way down the hill, Moses). While the thieves who ransacked Butch Franklin’s apartment last week will receive their justice in the next life, Mr. Franklin is getting his right now. Turns out that the Cowboys can come through in the clutch. Who knew?

Franklin, who is mentally disabled, had one kick-ass collection of Cowboys collectibles. But thieves broke in and stole most of it; a situation that simply would not be allowed to stand in the land of Hank Hill. Once the DALLAS MORNING NEWS ran a story on the theft, Cowboys fans and memorabilia dealers got together and began replacing Franklin’s collection. Then, the Cowboys themselves started getting involved. Read more…