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Former Cowboys Star Scott Laidlaw Passes Away at 82

2/5/2026

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Scott Laidlaw, former Dallas Cowboys running back and Stanford star, died at age 82, while the Cowboys announced his passing this week.
Laidlaw was drafted by Dallas in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
He played five seasons with Dallas, contributing to three Super Bowl appearances and winning one.
He finished his career with the New York Giants in 1980.

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Scott Laidlaw, former Dallas Cowboys running back and Stanford star, died at age 82, while the Cowboys announced his passing this week.
Laidlaw was drafted by Dallas in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
He played five seasons with Dallas, contributing to three Super Bowl appearances and winning one.
He finished his career with the New York Giants in 1980.