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Former Cowboys Star Billy Truax Passes Away at 82

1/8/2026

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Billy Truax, a former Dallas Cowboys tight end, died at age 82.
He had a 10-year NFL career and helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl VI.
Truax was a first-team All-American at Louisiana State University.
The Browns drafted him in 1964, and he moved to the Los Angeles Rams as a blocker and receiver.
He retired in 1973 with 199 receptions, 2,458 yards, and 17 touchdowns.

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Story summary

Billy Truax, a former Dallas Cowboys tight end, died at age 82.
He had a 10-year NFL career and helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl VI.
Truax was a first-team All-American at Louisiana State University.
The Browns drafted him in 1964, and he moved to the Los Angeles Rams as a blocker and receiver.
He retired in 1973 with 199 receptions, 2,458 yards, and 17 touchdowns.