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Former Cowboys Star Tom Rafferty Passes Away at 70

6/6/2025

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Former Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty passed away at 70 in Windsor, Colorado, following a stroke. A stalwart on the field, he was drafted in 1976 and played 14 seasons with Dallas, starting 182 of 203 games. Rafferty's legacy includes two Super Bowl appearances and a franchise record for consecutive starts, before transitioning to a career in sports equipment sales.

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Former Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty passed away at 70 in Windsor, Colorado, following a stroke. A stalwart on the field, he was drafted in 1976 and played 14 seasons with Dallas, starting 182 of 203 games. Rafferty's legacy includes two Super Bowl appearances and a franchise record for consecutive starts, before transitioning to a career in sports equipment sales.