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Former Cowboys Star Scott Laidlaw Dies at 72

2/2/2026

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Scott Laidlaw, a former Dallas Cowboys player and Super Bowl XII champion, died at age 72, his family confirmed.
He was part of the Cowboys' 1975 'Dirty Dozen' rookie class and contributed to the team under coach Tom Landry.
Laidlaw played five seasons with Dallas, including the 1978 Super Bowl XII win over the Denver Broncos.
In December, Laidlaw and fellow Dirty Dozen members were honored at a tribute event.

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Scott Laidlaw, a former Dallas Cowboys player and Super Bowl XII champion, died at age 72, his family confirmed.
He was part of the Cowboys' 1975 'Dirty Dozen' rookie class and contributed to the team under coach Tom Landry.
Laidlaw played five seasons with Dallas, including the 1978 Super Bowl XII win over the Denver Broncos.
In December, Laidlaw and fellow Dirty Dozen members were honored at a tribute event.