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.

Being a mascot is a unique job, full of responsibilities very different from a typical 9-5. A former NFL mascot for the Dallas Cowboys spoke with Fox News Digital about his experience becoming 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.

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.