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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Melvin Foster Dies at 59

3/26/2026

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Melvin Foster, a former Dallas Cowboys NFL player, died at age 59.
He served 15 years as a deputy sheriff in Harris County, Texas.
Foster starred at Iowa, winning the Big Ten Championship and playing in the 1991 Rose Bowl.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez expressed sorrow over Foster's passing, noting his legacy and impact.
In 2021, Houston ISD inducted Foster into the Hall of Honors for service and football.

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Melvin Foster, a former Dallas Cowboys NFL player, died at age 59.
He served 15 years as a deputy sheriff in Harris County, Texas.
Foster starred at Iowa, winning the Big Ten Championship and playing in the 1991 Rose Bowl.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez expressed sorrow over Foster's passing, noting his legacy and impact.
In 2021, Houston ISD inducted Foster into the Hall of Honors for service and football.