In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, former Dallas Cowboys mascot Eric Aaberg shared a behind-the-mask look at what it takes to suit up as the team's boots-wearing, chaps-sporting mascot, Rowdy.

The Person behind the costume of the official mascot of the Dallas Cowboys Rowdy is David Higginbotham. He lives in Dallas, Texas, David has been the official mascot since 1996.

Crocs' classic cowboy boot will debut on Oct. 23 and be available at ... its crocodile mascot Duke wearing a cowboy hat ... with products like cake Crocs to life-sized Crocs costumes.

The Cowboys mascot, Rowdy, made about $65,000, according to the lawsuit. “Rowdy is in a costume, you have no look requirements, no height requirements, and no weight requirements," Wilkins said.

Eric Aaberg tells PEOPLE exclusively what it's like to be the mascot for the Dallas Cowboys, including what he got paid and the rules he had to follow.

Rօwdy, the Dallas Cowboys mascot, is one of the NFL's highest-paid mascots. ... The current person inside the Rowdy costume is David Higginbօtham. He has been the mascot since 1996. Q.