In the world of sports, generations pass slowly, but memories fade quickly.
That simple fact of life, coupled with the Ravens' and Dallas Cowboys' infrequent meetings -- the Nov. 20 game will mark only their fifth encounter -- might explain why there is little-to-no buzz surrounding the Week 11 matchup.
But during a three-decade period from the mid-60s to the mid-90s, the Cowboys used to be regarded as one of the flagship franchises of not just the NFL, but of American sports in general.
With league records in modern-era playoff appearances (31), postseason games (62) and consecutive winning seasons (20), and being a co-leader in number of conference title-game appearances (14) and Super Bowl berths (eight), Dallas established itself as an elite athletic enterprise.
